Aesthetics and Creativity to support the vaLidation of an e-health rehabIlitation protoCol for neurological patients

The study aims to assess whether an aesthetic gratification module (PleaseMe) can influence the efficacy of a computerized telerehabilitation intervention targeting learning and attentional skills in adult patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Through an assessment phase involving the administration of neuropsychological tests designed to evaluate executive functions, attention, working memory, linguistic skills and praxic-constructive abilities, the study seeks to determine whether the aesthetic gratification module may enhance the rehabilitative effectiveness of cognitive training. In particular, it is hypothesized that exposure to rewarding aesthetic stimulation will foster and increase patients’ learning and intrinsic motivation, thereby improving the enhancement of outcomes. It is expected that the PleaseMe module will promote the success of the rehabilitative intervention, serving as a factor supporting patient compliance and potentially reducing drop-out rates.