Cognitive requirements for effective use of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in pediatric populations: A scoping review.
Background: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are technologies that may allow children to operate assistive devices by translating their brain signals into commands for the devices. BCI technology requires specific user skills for successful operation. However, the cognitive demands remain relatively...
| Published in: | Technology & Disability Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 247 - 259 |
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| Format: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Aug2025
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=186807120&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 186807120 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 10554181 3QS jtl: Technology & Disability issn: 10554181 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: Aug2025 vid: 37 iid: 3 pid: 344 pub: Sage Publications Inc. place: Thousand Oaks, California artinfo: ui: 186807120 186323623 186807120 186807120 10.1177/10554181251355427 186807120 ppf: 247 ppct: 12 formats: fmt: – @attributes: type: T – @attributes: type: P tig: atl: Cognitive requirements for effective use of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in pediatric populations: A scoping review. aug: au: Rios Ortegon, Johana Leung, Ada W. S. Adams, Kim affil: Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada sug: subj: Children with Disabilities Cognition Needs Assessment Brain-Computer Interfaces Utilization Assistive Technology Devices Utilization Human Scoping Review Embase Medline Psycinfo CINAHL Database Child Adolescence Attention Motivation Processing Speed Child Development Male Female Child: 6-12 years Adolescent: 13-18 years Male Female ab: Background: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are technologies that may allow children to operate assistive devices by translating their brain signals into commands for the devices. BCI technology requires specific user skills for successful operation. However, the cognitive demands remain relatively unexplored, particularly in pediatric populations, where developmental differences and cognitive variability significantly influence usability and performance. Objective: This review explores what has been reported on the cognitive requirements for using BCIs, with a focus on the pediatric population. Methods: A systematic search was conducted across six databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL) for original research studies involving children aged 5–18 using BCIs for control purposes. Inclusion criteria focused on studies reporting cognitive factors relevant to BCI performance. Data extraction and analysis followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, highlighting attention, motivation, and processing speed as key factors influencing BCI performance. However, the limited pediatric research suggests significant gaps in understanding the cognitive factors involved in BCI performance. Conclusions: Further research is necessary to tailor BCI systems implementation to the unique cognitive and developmental needs of children. Addressing these gaps will enhance BCI usability and effectiveness, promoting greater independence for children with motor disabilities. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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