Comparison of language and narrative features of individuals among amnestic mild cognitive impairment and healthy adults

Karalı, Fenise Selin; Maviş, İlknur; Çınar, Nilgün

doi:10.1007/s12144-022-03669-9

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“…Furthermore, we found that storytelling challenges have a more pronounced impact on social participation. Tasks involving story retelling can distinguish individuals with MCI from cognitively healthy adults, as they may exhibit differences in nonword repetition, story grammar, and narrative comprehension scores ( 80 , 81 ). This effect is particularly relevant to the subtype of MCI known as amnestic MCI, characterized by memory complaints ( 2 ), and language impairment can further hinder the social participation process.…”

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Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations

2023

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ObjectiveSocial connections and participation are essential for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to prevent the progression of cognitive decline and enhance their overall well-being. However, existing research has primarily focused on environmental barriers, overlooking personal factors and the interconnected nature of these barriers. Moreover, there is a lack of understanding regarding social connections and participation challenges specific to people with MCI in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the barriers that hinder social connections and participation among people with MCI in China and investigate opportunities to design appropriate supportive interventions.MethodsThirty-one people with MCI (13 males and 18 females; mean age = 82.74 years, SD = 7.69; mean MoCA score = 21.26, SD = 2.44) and 13 caregivers were recruited to attend focus groups. In addition, 10 therapists were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a framework analysis approach.ResultsWe found that the ability to build social connections among people with MCI is affected by mobility challenges, intensive grandparenting responsibilities, availability of suitable activities, and feelings of exclusion in a closed-minded community environment. Personal reasons, such as lower social efficacy, inability to find suitable social activities, and intensive family responsibilities, discourage people with MCI from social participation. The digital literacy of people with MCI depends on their motivation to learn and use digital tools; people with MCI who live in a community have a higher digital literacy than those living in care centers. The motivation to achieve digital literacy is affected by perceived benefits, costs of technology use, and social influence.ConclusionMultidimensional initiatives are needed to address barriers to social connections, participation, and technology adoption among individuals with MCI. This includes organizing and engaging in social activities, promoting awareness and education on the importance of social participation, and exploring technology-based interventions to improve memory and storytelling abilities. These efforts can create a supportive environment and empower individuals with MCI to participate actively in social interactions, enhancing their overall well-being.

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Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations

2023

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Relationships between indices of cognitive reserve and cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis

Hajian,

Mousavi,

Shahsavari

2024

Curr Psychol

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Therapeutic approaches to language skills in major neurodegenerative disorders: a literature review

Karalı,

Tosun,

Çınar

2024

Eur Res J

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Major Neurodegenerative Disorders (MNDs) impact a large number of individuals globally. Individuals with neurodegenerative diseases have a significant problem due to the gradual development of communication difficulties. This is a review article to address the latest ways to manage and help individuals with language problems because of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and primary progressive aphasia (PPA). In the beginning we'll discuss the diseases, and then we'll be discussing how to treat them. The therapies used for Alzheimer's disease and PPA have been subject to extensive research. Therefore, the techniques follow a more structured way. However, there is a limited number of research in MCI and the strategies used in MCI mostly concentrate on enhancing the communication abilities of patients and their caregivers. There is a need for more research to increase approaches for speech and language therapy, as there is limited research on intervention in Turkish patients with MCI, PPA and Alzheimer's disease. It is critical to have evidence-based practice in MNDs, and more research is required to understand the effectiveness of speech and language therapy.

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Comparison of language and narrative features of individuals among amnestic mild cognitive impairment and healthy adults

Cited by 4 publications

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Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations

Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations

Relationships between indices of cognitive reserve and cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis

Therapeutic approaches to language skills in major neurodegenerative disorders: a literature review

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