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Effects of health education in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment

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Author(s):
Casemiro, Francine Golghetto [1] ; Quirino, Diana Monteiro [1] ; Andreotti Diniz, Maria Angelica [1] ; Partezani Rodrigues, Rosalina Aparecida [2] ; Iost Pavarini, Sofia Cristina [1] ; Martins Gratao, Aline Cristina [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Nursing Sch Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem; v. 71, n. 2, p. 801-810, 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Objective: to analyze the effects of health education on both cognition and depressive/anxiety symptoms in the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Method: this is a randomized and controlled clinical trial. Participants (n=22) were recruited from a specialized outpatient clinic, and assigned into two groups: a Health Education Group (HEG) (n=10) and a Control Group (CG) (n=12). The participants were evaluated before and after the intervention, which was composed of classes and dynamics. The intervention consisted of 20 meetings, over a period of five months. The assessment was performed by means of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination - Revised (ACER), the Mini-Mental State Examination to access participant's cognitive state, and the Beck's Scale to access depressive/anxiety symptoms. A Memory Complaints Scale (EQM) was also used. The analysis was carried out using the Student's t test for paired samples. Results: the HEG group demonstrated an improvement in attention/orientation (p=0,026), memory (p=0.001), language (p=0.033), and ACE-R (p=0.003). On the other hand, the CG did not present improvement. Conclusion: the results highlight the importance of non-pharmacological interventions in older adults with MCI to reduce cognitive deficits. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/18896-3 - Cognitive training as intervention strategy for elderly with mild cognitive impairment
Grantee:Isabela Azevedo Rodrigues
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation