Effectiveness of a Cognitive Stimulation Program in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Khiri Rat Nikhom District, Surat Thani Province
Keywords:
Older Adults, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Surat Thani ProvinceAbstract
This quasi-experimental study aimed to compare cognitive function scores before and after implementing a brain training program in older adults with mild cognitive impairment in the community. Additionally, it examined the knowledge and skills of caregivers before and after participating in the program. The study sample consisted of 30 older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their primary caregivers. The research instruments included the Mini-Mental State Examination – Thai version 2002 (MMSE-Thai 2002), The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) In addition, the Cognitive Stimulation Program and the Cognitive Stimulation Manual for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Community demonstrated strong content validity, with a content validity index (CVI) of .93. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and differences in cognitive function scores were examined using paired t-tests.
The results of the study revealed that older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed a statistically significant increase in their mean cognitive function scores after participating in the cognitive stimulation program compared to before the intervention (t=14.49, p< .01). In addition, primary caregivers demonstrated a statistically significant increase in their knowledge of dementia following the program (t=4.64, p< .01), as well as a significant improvement in their skills related to cognitive stimulation for older adults (t=4.39, p< .001).
The findings of this study suggest that healthcare providers can implement the cognitive stimulation program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment in community settings as part of care planning for home-based management by primary family caregivers. This approach has the potential to enhance cognitive function, reduce the risk of dementia.
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