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| Author(s): |
Dias, Juliane Cristine
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Rodrigues, Isabela Azevedo
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Casemiro, Francine Golghetto
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Monteiro, Diana Quirino
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Luchesi, Bruna Moretti
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Nisihara Chagas, Marcos Hortes
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Castro, Paula Costa
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Iost Pavarini, Sofia Cristina
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Martins Gratao, Aline Cristina
Total Authors: 9
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem; v. 70, n. 4, p. 808-815, JUL-AUG 2017. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 1 |
| Abstract | |
ABSTRACT Objective: Assess the effect of a Health Education (HE) program on cognition, mood and functional capacity of participants in a University of The Third Age (U3A). Method: Controlled clinical trial. The HE Program consisted of 10 sessions with group dynamics, including orientations on disease prevention and cognitive stimulation exercises, lasting four months. Intervention Group (IG) n=13; and Control Group (CG) n=15. All were assessed at the start and end of the study, using Addenbrook´s Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R), Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventory (BDI/BAI) and Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Results: Significant improvements were observed for the IG when comparing the total ACE-R score (p=0.001) and memory domain (p=0.011) before and after the intervention. For the CG, improvement was found in the memory domain only (p=0.027). Conclusion: a HE intervention program benefits the improvement in cognitive performance, particularly the memory of adults and active elderly who participated in a U3A. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/18829-4 - Intervention strategies for elderly people with mild cognitive impairment |
| Grantee: | Aline Cristina Martins Gratao |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |