Uso de teléfonos móviles y funcionamiento cognitivo en adultos mayores: revisión sistemática
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Introducción: El uso de teléfonos móviles forma parte de la vida diaria de personas mayores y su vínculo con la cognición suscita interés científico y clínico. Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre uso de teléfono móvil y funcionamiento cognitivo en adultos mayores. Método: Se empleó un diseño de revisión sistemática y enfoque cuantitativo, la búsqueda abarcó seis bases entre 2021 y 2026, la selección final incluyó 20. Resultados: La síntesis narrativa mostró asociación favorable con cognición global en 75 % de trabajos y resultados heterogéneos en memoria, orientación y funciones ejecutivas. Conclusión: El uso de teléfono móvil se asocia con mejor cognición global.
Introduction: Mobile phone use is an integral part of older adults' daily lives, and its relationship with cognition has garnered scientific and clinical interest. Objective: To examine the association between mobile phone use and cognitive functioning in older adults. Method: A systematic review with a quantitative approach was conducted. The search encompassed six databases and covered the period from 2021 to 2026; the final selection included 20 studies. Results: The narrative synthesis showed a favorable association with global cognition in 75% of the studies, whereas findings for memory, orientation, and executive functions were heterogeneous. Conclusion: Mobile phone use is associated with better global cognitive functioning.
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