Effects of Cognitive Function Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Conference: The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)
Title: Effects of Cognitive Function Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Stream: Mind, Brain & Psychology: Human Emotional & Cognitive Development & Outcomes within Educational Contexts
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Authors:
Kuei-Ru Chou, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

Abstract:

Background: It is crucial to intervene in older adults with MCI and mild dementia as cognitive training has proved effective in preventing cognitive decline. However, many cognitive interventions focus on a single domain, and few studies have explored interventions across multiple domains. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of cognitive function training on working memory, attention, coordination, and cognitive function in older adults with MCI and mild dementia. Methods: A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in community care centers in this study. A total of 70 participants were recruited and randomly allocated to an experimental group (N = 35) and a control group (N = 35). Both groups participated in 30-minute training sessions three times a week for eight weeks. Performance was evaluated in outcomes for working memory, selective attention, sustained attention, visual-spatial attention, coordination, and cognitive function. Results: Generalized estimating equation showed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in terms of working memory (ß = −2.49, p = .001; ß = −1.71, p = .033) and coordination (ß = −0.91, p = .043; ß = 1.94, p = .006) in the immediate posttest and 1-month follow-up posttest, and the difference was statistically significant (p < .05). Global cognitive function, selective attention, and sustained attention had significantly improved 1 month after training (p < .05). Conclusions: Cognitive function training can improve global cognitive function, working memory, selective attention, sustained attention, and coordination in older adults with MCI and thus improve outcomes.

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