Cognitive Training Program for Thai Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Chaikham, Achiraya; Putthinoi, Supawadee; Lersilp, Suchitporn; Chakpitak, Nopasit

doi:10.1016/j.proenv.2016.09.007

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“…The cognitive function training includes memory training, time training, etc. (Chaikham, et al, 2016;Cheng, et al, 2013). However, in most of the existing studies, cognition training designed for the elderly has been decontextualized.…”

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The Effect of Horticultural Program With Life Contexts on the Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Taiwan

Chao

Tsai

et al. 2020

PEC

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Based on the reminiscence therapy, the research aimed to develop the horticultural program with life contexts for the elderly in southern Taiwan, and to explore the effect on overall cognitive function of the elderly. The participants were 17 seniors in one community care center. The research adopted quasi-experimental research of one group pre-test and post-test design of time series, and data were collected by questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews. The objective of the program was to maintain cognitive function of the elderly. Twelve activities of the program were implemented once a week and 2 hours for each activity. The program included manual activity, group activity, and outdoor planting activity. The program content was based on farming experience of the elderly and integrated with diverse cognitive function trainings. It was found that the program showed immediate effect and two-week delay effect on promoting overall cognitive function of the elderly. Also, the elderly obtained new planting experience and their learning motivation was enhanced. Additionally, because of integrating with life contexts, the program was meaningful and encouraged the elderly to be engaged in the activities and recall the past. In the process, the elderly enjoyed the exchange of horticulture and life experience. Keywords: horticultural program, the elderly, cognitive function, quasi-experiment

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The Effect of Horticultural Program With Life Contexts on the Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Taiwan

Chao

Tsai

et al. 2020

PEC

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“…Regarding cognitive impact, this is justified because interventions supported by ICT can have a positive impact on attention measures, executive functions, and memory [11,17,20-22,24-26]. …”

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A Mobile App (iBeni) With a Neuropsychological Basis for Cognitive Stimulation for Elderly Adults: Pilot and Validation Study

Martínez‐Alcalá¹,

Rosales-Lagarde²,

Hernandez-Alonso³

et al. 2018

JMIR Res Protoc

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BackgroundCognitive impairment is considered one of the most feared chronic conditions among the older adult population since its incidence is approximately twice more frequent than that of dementia. In Mexico, no studies or reports of older adults using technology for cognitive interventions have been published, given that institutions usually frame cognitive stimulation tasks in paper and pencil (ie, in the traditional manner).ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to create and analyze the effect, viability, and impact of a mobile app for cognitive stimulation implemented among a group of elderly adults (over 60 years of age) from the state of Hidalgo in Mexico.MethodsThis study was a nonprobabilistic pilot trial using convenience sampling. An intervention was implemented among a group of 22 older adults between 60 and 80 years of age over 12 weeks. Half of the older adults were stimulated with the mobile app (experimental group) and the other half followed the traditional paper and pencil training (control group). Assessments with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Neuropsi, a neuropsychological test validated in Mexico, were done before and after both cognitive stimulations.ResultsAccording to the analyzed data, 6/11 (55%) participants from the experimental group obtained better results in their cognitive skills, and 5 (45%) of the adults maintained their score, given that the participants were able to execute the exercises repetitively. Meanwhile, for the control group, only 3/11 (27%) participants obtained better results in the postevaluation. Significant values for results of the MMSE were obtained in the postevaluation for the experimental group compared to the control group, while results did not show significant differences in the Neuropsi. Regarding the validation of the app, all the participants evaluated its pertinence positively.ConclusionsThe intervention data show that the experimental group obtained better results in the postevaluation given that the participants were able to execute the exercises repetitively. The control group could not accomplish this since they had to respond on the manual and no further attempts were provided. However, both groups increased their score in the neuropsychological evaluations. This suggests that a longer and more frequent intervention is required.Registered Report IdentifierRR1-10.2196/9603

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“…According to projections, it is estimated that by 2050 the number of adults over the age of 60 will be around two billion and it will represent 22% of the world population. Similarly, four fifths of this older adult population will live in developing countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America [6][7][8] Consequently, several studies have evaluated the pertinence and effectiveness of different cognitive interventions on cognitively preserved older adults and even on populations presenting mild cognitive impairment [9][10][11][12][13]. One of the highlights of the studies is that cognitive ability is significantly preserved with the use of these interventions, which are mainly focused on memory and functions related to it.…”

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“…Similarly, other studies have shown that cognitive stimulation interventions can be administered not only through therapist instruction, but also through computerized technology [25][26] Over the last years, interest has thus been focused on interventions specially based on computerized cognitive stimulation or technologically-assisted cognitive stimulation. In terms of cognitive impact, this is clearly justified due to the fact that ICT-supported interventions can have a positive impact on attention measures, executive functions and memory [11,17,[20][21][22][24][25][26].…”

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A Mobile App (iBeni) With a Neuropsychological Basis for Cognitive Stimulation for Elderly Adults: Pilot and Validation Study (Preprint)

Martínez‐Alcalá¹,

Rosales-Lagarde²,

Hernandez-Alonso³

et al. 2017

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Background: Cognitive impairment is a chronic condition that is considered one of the most feared by the older adult population, since its incidence is approximately twice more frequent than dementia.Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of a mobile application for cognitive stimulation implemented among a group of elderly adults over the age of 60, from the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. Methods:A pilot study consisted in integrating memory, attention, comprehension, perception and visual-spatial exercises, which were specially designed for the older adult population. The study was carried out during a period of 12 weeks. In order to know the viability and impact of the application, the intervention was implemented among a group of 22 older adults between the ages of 60 and 80. This group was then divided into an experimental and a control group.Results: After the intervention, 6 out 11 older adults who used the application presented an improvement in their neuropsychological evaluation with the MMSE test. Furthermore, 13 of 22 older adults from the group showed an improved perception of their cognitive state, as reported by themselves, and 7 of 22 indicated that their cognitive state remained without change after the intervention. Regarding validation of the application, all the participants evaluated its pertinence positively. Conclusions:The results of the study suggest that, despite the improvement of some older adults, a more extended intervention is required. Additionally, we concluded that ICT use, especially for aspects related to cognitive stimulation and general health care, represents an important benefit and a source of interest for older adults.

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Cognitive Training Program for Thai Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

The Effect of Horticultural Program With Life Contexts on the Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Taiwan

The Effect of Horticultural Program With Life Contexts on the Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Taiwan

A Mobile App (iBeni) With a Neuropsychological Basis for Cognitive Stimulation for Elderly Adults: Pilot and Validation Study

A Mobile App (iBeni) With a Neuropsychological Basis for Cognitive Stimulation for Elderly Adults: Pilot and Validation Study (Preprint)

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