CURATE.Dtx as a Diagnostic and Management Tool for Delirium

CURATE.Dtx is a self-guided digital multitasking game that involves a combination of four subtasks played simultaneously, targeting different cognitive domains.

The patient will first be asked how he/she feels and what they have done that day. The patient then selects a digital local pet (dog, cat, bird) and can customize its appearance, name and background location. The player can interact with their pet via several actions such as feed, bathe, train and accessorize. Playing with digital pets can help reduce stress and anxiety in the elderly. It can be a positive distraction in alleviating the elderly's worries and discomforts. In order to purchase accessories for their digital pet, they are encouraged to play short games that include Grocery Snap, Down Memory Lane and Pet Escape. These games are aimed at improving memory and reduce cognitive decline.