The Effects of Cognitive Rehabilitation Training on Cognitive Function of Elderly Dementia Patients / 신경정신의학

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: This study was to evaluate the effects of cognitive rehabilitation training on the cognitive decline of elderly dementia patients. METHODS: Each of 20 subjects received 16 session of repeated training with computer-aided cognitive rehabilitation program (REHACOM). Cognitive function of all subjects were evaluated by K-DRS, K-BNT, K-MMSE and GDS before and after the training. RESULTS: Significant improvement of attention and memory was observed following REHACOM. There was no significant change in visuospatial memory, executive function, and conceptualization. CONCLUSION: It is suggested that cognitive rehabilitation training with elderly dementia patients can be useful to ameliorate the cognitive decline and to enhance motivation and self-esteem.