A Naturalistic Study Comparing the Efficacy of a Memory Enhancement Course to a General Academic Course

Ivgi, Meirav; Beeri, Michal Schnaider; Rabinowitz, Jonathan; Davidson, Michael

doi:10.1017/s1041610299005840

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“…Qualitative analysis revealed an increase in cognitive function across all types formal learning intervention (Dellefield & McDougall, 1996;Fu et al, 2018;Ivgi et al, 1999;Jo et al, 2018;Kinney & Rentz, 2005;Li et al, 2019; López-Higes et al, 2018;Mendoza-Ruvalcaba & Arias-Merino, 2015;Santos et al, 2014;Skrzek et al, 2015;Wang et al, 2018;Ward et al, 2018). In addition, there was an increased sense of self and life satisfaction and an increase in self-confidence or confidence with computer use.…”

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How Does Participation in Formal Education or Learning for Older People Affect Wellbeing and Cognition? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Noble¹,

Medin²,

Quail³

et al. 2021

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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Objective: To determine the effect of later-life formal education or learning on quality of life (QOL), wellbeing, mood, and cognition. Methods: A systematic literature review of interventional clinical trials and observational studies was conducted for adults aged ≥55 years who had undertaken formal education or learning programs. Outcome measures included physical activity, happiness, affective and behavioral symptoms, cognitive function, and QOL. Bias was assessed using funnel plots, Egger’s test, and leave1out analysis. Results: From 32 studies identified, we showed qualitative increases in cognitive function, life satisfaction, and self-confidence associated with learning. A meta-analysis revealed a significant pooled mean difference in MMSE scores (0.40, 95% confidence intervals = [0.12, 0.67]). Although there was a low risk of publication bias there was a high risk of sampling bias. Conclusion: Participation in formal education or learning contributed to increased wellbeing, QOL, healthy cognitive function, self-dependency, and a sense of belonging in older adults.

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How Does Participation in Formal Education or Learning for Older People Affect Wellbeing and Cognition? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Noble¹,

Medin²,

Quail³

et al. 2021

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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Examining the relationship between subjective and objective memory performance in older adults: A meta-analysis.

Crumley¹,

Stetler

Horhota

2014

Psychology and Aging

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Are the beliefs that older adults hold about their memory abilities associated with their scores on lab-based memory tasks? A review of the aging literature suggests that the correlation between subjective and objective memory is inconsistent, with some studies reporting significant effects and others reporting null results. A meta-analysis was conducted to quantitatively summarize the relationship between subjective memory, defined as general predictions about memory, and objective memory performance in older adults, and to examine the conditions under which this relationship may be strongest. This meta-analysis included 53 studies, each of which included a normatively aging older adult sample. Overall, the association between subjective and objective memory was small (r = .062, SE = 0.014) but reliably greater than zero. Moderator analyses were conducted to better understand the parameters of this effect. Age, years of education, gender, depression symptoms, length and format of subjective memory measures, and type of objective memory were significantly correlated with effect size. These results caution against relying on general subjective memory belief measures as a substitute for objective assessments of memory.

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Using the Rey-Osterrieth and Modified Taylor Complex Figures with Older Adults: A Preliminary Examination of Accuracy Score Comparability

Hubley

2010

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Although considerable research has now shown that the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) and its original companion figure, the Taylor Complex Figure (TCF), are "not" comparable measures of visuospatial learning and memory, recent studies have provided evidence to suggest that the Modified TCF (MTCF) is a comparable measure to the ROCF. The primary aim of the present study was to examine the comparability of ROCF and MTCF accuracy scores with older adults using the traditional incidental learning procedure. A secondary aim was to examine whether performance on the two figures showed comparable gender effects and relationships with age and education. Comparable recall performance, but not copy performance, was found for the two figures in this sample of older adults. No gender differences were found on either figure and similar relationships with age and education were reported for the two figures. These findings are discussed within the context of previous research with consideration given to the clinical implications of the findings and future research recommendations.

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A Naturalistic Study Comparing the Efficacy of a Memory Enhancement Course to a General Academic Course

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

How Does Participation in Formal Education or Learning for Older People Affect Wellbeing and Cognition? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

How Does Participation in Formal Education or Learning for Older People Affect Wellbeing and Cognition? A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Examining the relationship between subjective and objective memory performance in older adults: A meta-analysis.

Using the Rey-Osterrieth and Modified Taylor Complex Figures with Older Adults: A Preliminary Examination of Accuracy Score Comparability

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