Desarrollo de una aplicación móvil para la estimulación cognitiva avanzada

Abstract

In the current context of the increasing cognitive decline in people, the present research addresses the problem related to the excessive use of electronic devices and its negative impact on mental health. The project aims to develop a new version of the SENDAD Mental Games application, incorporating an expanded catalog of activities that improve the effectiveness and retention of users’ cognitive skills. The justification of the study is based on the lack of a technological tool that promotes cognitive stimulation in an accessible, varied, and progressive manner. For the development of the project, the previous version of the application was used as a base, and new modules, gamification elements, and user experience improvements were added. Flutter was used for screen design, and Node.js was employed for information persistence. The application was generated in APK format to facilitate testing and validation on different devices. As results, it was evidenced that most users found the application useful, easy to navigate, and highly accessible. Additionally, favorable metrics related to cognitive performance and the effectiveness of gamification were recorded. Finally, it is concluded that the proposed solution is effective and accessible for end users. Keywords: Application, mental health, gamification, cognitive skills, user experience