Dados normativos do desempeno cognitivo por meio da realidade virtual em adultos hígidos e dançarinos.

Abstract

Introduction: Cognition can be assessed in several ways and one of them is through virtual reality. Cognitive assessment instruments are essential given the importance of cognitive skills for better health conditions, better occupational and educational performance and socioeconomic success. Objectives: Evaluate and generate normative data for cognitive variables in healthy adults using virtual reality. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study with the aim of generating normative data for cognitive assessment through the NeuroSports Arena Software using virtual reality glasses. 47 individuals participated, subdivided into three groups according to age (G1: 20 to 35 years old; G2: 35 to 50 years old and G3: 50 to 65 years old). The cognitive assessment contains 4 levels that assess cognitive abilities, reaction time, decision time, attention and impulsivity control, with an average duration of 25 minutes. Results: There was no important difference in the cognitive assessment data between the three groups, there was only a difference in the reaction time variable, in which individuals from G1 and G2 have a better reaction time compared to individuals from G3. Conclusion: This study generated normative values for the cognitive variables reaction time, decision time, attention and impulsivity control. These values allow the replication of the methodology used in other populations, expanding clinical applicability.