Improving Cognitive Abilities in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by Using Tele-Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
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Tele-cognitive stimulation therapy, Older adults with mild cognitive impairment, Montreal Cognitive AssessmentAbstract
This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of tele-cognitive stimulation therapy (TCST) for improving cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Conducted in two phases, the research involved the development of the TCST method and the testing of its effectiveness. The sample included 34 older adults, equally divided into an experimental group (n = 17) and a control group (n = 17). Research instruments included a personal information questionnaire and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, and effect size calculations. The TCST method comprised 14 activities, each lasting 45 minutes, conducted twice weekly over seven weeks. The sessions were conducted via Google Meet and Line, and were evaluated for appropriateness by five experts, who rated the method highly, with a content validity index of 0.99. The results showed that only the experimental group had a significant improvement in MoCA scores, with a high effect size (F(1,32) = 4.72, p = 0.04, = 0.13). In conclusion, the TCST was effective and suitable for Thai elderly individuals. Further studies comparing its effectiveness with other standard therapies and exploring long-term effects could benefit elderly individuals further.
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