title: SenseCam improves memory for recent events and quality of life in a patient with memory retrieval difficulties.
abstract: A wearable camera that takes pictures automatically, SenseCam, was used to generate images for rehearsal, promoting consolidation and retrieval of memories for significant events in a patient with memory retrieval deficits. SenseCam images of recent events were systematically reviewed over a 2-week period. Memory for these events was assessed throughout and longer-term recall was tested up to 6 months later. A written diary control condition followed the same procedure. The SenseCam review procedure resulted in significantly more details of an event being recalled, with twice as many details recalled at 6 months follow up compared to the written diary method. Self-report measures suggested autobiographical recollection was triggered by the SenseCam condition but not by reviewing the written diary. Emotional and social wellbeing questionnaires indicated improved confidence and decreased anxiety as a result of memory rehearsal using SenseCam images. We propose that SenseCam images provide a powerful boost to autobiographical recall, with secondary benefits for quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Neuropsychology Department, R3 Neurosciences, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. georgina.browne@nhs.net
authors.forename: Georgina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Browne
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Narinder
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kapur
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hodges
authors.forename: Gavin
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Smyth
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003463:Cues; D000077265:Donepezil; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007189:Indans / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008499:Medical Records; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D061212:Memory, Episodic; D011939:Mental Recall; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D018697:Nootropic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010781:Photography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010880:Piperidines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011788:Quality of Life; D057566:Self Report; D012656:Self-Help Devices
chemical_list: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007189:Indans; D018697:Nootropic Agents; D010880:Piperidines; D000077265:Donepezil