Cognitive intervention through a training program for picture book reading in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC Geriatr
; 14: 122, 2014 Nov 21.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Non-pharmacological interventions are expected to be important strategies for reducing the age-adjusted prevalence of senile dementia, considering that complete medical treatment for cognitive decline has not yet been developed. From the viewpoint of long-term continuity of activity, it is necessary to develop various cognitive stimulating programs. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a cognitive intervention through a training program for picture book reading for community-dwelling older adults.METHODS:
Fifty-eight Japanese older participants were divided into the intervention and control groups using simple randomization (n =29 vs 29). In the intervention group, participants took part in a program aimed at learning and mastering methods of picture book reading as a form of cognitive training intervention. The control group listened to lectures about elderly health maintenance. Cognitive tests were conducted individually before and after the programs.RESULTS:
The rate of memory retention, computed by dividing Logical Memory delayed recall by immediate recall, showed a significant interaction (p < .05) in analysis of covariance. Simple main effects showed that the rate of memory retention of the intervention group improved after the program completion (p < .05). In the participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) examined by Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) (n =14 vs 15), significant interactions were seen in Trail Making Test-A (p < .01), Trail Making Test-B (p < .05), Kana pick-out test (p < .05) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (p < .05).CONCLUSIONS:
The intervention effect was found in delayed verbal memory. This program is also effective for improving attention and executive function in those with MCI. The short-term interventional findings suggest that this program might contribute to preventing a decline in memory and executive function. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN-CTR UMIN000014712 (Date of ICMJE and WHO compliant trial information disclosure 30 July 2014).
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Recuerdo Mental
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Atención
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Libros
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Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual
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Cognición
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Trastornos del Conocimiento
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Función Ejecutiva
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Geriatr
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón