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Beech BF, Sumida CA, Schmitter-Edgecombe M. Real-world compensatory strategy use in community-dwelling mid-life and older adults: An evaluation of quality. Clin Neuropsychol 2024; 38:429-452. [PMID: 37165942 PMCID: PMC10638463 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2023.2209927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Objective: Older adults often spontaneously engage in compensatory strategies (CS) to support everyday task completion, but factors that influence success of chosen CS remain unclear. This study examines whether real-world prospective memory (PM) task completion is better predicted by CS count or a CS quality rating. Method: Seventy mid-life and older adult participants were presented four novel, real-world PM tasks via remote assessment and encouraged to use their typical CS. The examiner captured detailed information about planned CS at task presentation (T1) and utilized CS at follow-up testing (T2). From this information, count (CS Count; quantity of CS) and quality (CS Quality; rating of CS thoroughness and utility) scores were coded separately for the planned and utilized CS. PM task performance accuracy was also coded (PM Accuracy). Results: Hierarchical regressions revealed planned CS Count and Quality did not predict PM Accuracy. In contrast, the utilized CS Quality predicted a significant amount of PM Accuracy variance over and above CS Count, global cognition, and age (R2 = .47, ΔR2 = .24, ΔF = 29.36, p < .001, f2 = .45). Furthermore, utilized CS Quality accounted for a similar amount of variance in PM Accuracy when utilized CS Count was removed from the model. Conclusions: This study's CS coding system can capture and quantify the quality of strategies, which uniquely predicts real-world PM performance. This coding system may provide researchers with a nuanced CS measure and lead to improved CS interventions designed to support everyday PM performance, such as targeted CS trainings.
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Wong D, Pike K, Stolwyk R, Allott K, Ponsford J, McKay A, Longley W, Bosboom P, Hodge A, Kinsella G, Mowszowski L. Delivery of Neuropsychological Interventions for Adult and Older Adult Clinical Populations: An Australian Expert Working Group Clinical Guidance Paper. Neuropsychol Rev 2023:10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0. [PMID: 38032472 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Delivery of neuropsychological interventions addressing the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural consequences of brain conditions is increasingly recognised as an important, if not essential, skill set for clinical neuropsychologists. It has the potential to add substantial value and impact to our role across clinical settings. However, there are numerous approaches to neuropsychological intervention, requiring different sets of skills, and with varying levels of supporting evidence across different diagnostic groups. This clinical guidance paper provides an overview of considerations and recommendations to help guide selection, delivery, and implementation of neuropsychological interventions for adults and older adults. We aimed to provide a useful source of information and guidance for clinicians, health service managers, policy-makers, educators, and researchers regarding the value and impact of such interventions. Considerations and recommendations were developed by an expert working group of neuropsychologists in Australia, based on relevant evidence and consensus opinion in consultation with members of a national clinical neuropsychology body. While the considerations and recommendations sit within the Australian context, many have international relevance. We include (i) principles important for neuropsychological intervention delivery (e.g. being based on biopsychosocial case formulation and person-centred goals); (ii) a description of clinical competencies important for effective intervention delivery; (iii) a summary of relevant evidence in three key cohorts: acquired brain injury, psychiatric disorders, and older adults, focusing on interventions with sound evidence for improving activity and participation outcomes; (iv) an overview of considerations for sustainable implementation of neuropsychological interventions as 'core business'; and finally, (v) a call to action.
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- Dana Wong
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Psychology and Public Health & John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- , Orygen, Parkville, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- MERRC, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Division, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- The Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, Australia
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- MindLink Psychology, West Perth, Australia
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology & Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Varela-Aldás JL, Buele J, Pérez D, Palacios-Navarro G. Memory rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:195. [PMID: 37759259 PMCID: PMC10523730 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02294-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Loss of cognitive and executive functions is a problem that affects people of all ages. That is why it is important to perform exercises for memory training and prevent early cognitive deterioration. The aim of this work was to compare the cognitive performance of the participants after an intervention by using two mnemonic techniques to exercise memory functions (paired-associate learning and method of loci). METHODS A longitudinal study was conducted with 21 healthy participants aged 18 to 55 years over a 2-month period. To assess the impact of this proposal, the NEUROPSI brief battery cognitive assessment test was applied before and after the intervention. In each session, a previous cognitive training was carried out using the paired-associate learning technique, to later perform a task based on the loci method, all from a smart device-based application. The accuracy response and reaction times were automatically collected in the app. RESULTS After the intervention, a statistically significant improvement was obtained in the neuropsychological assessment (NEUROPSI neuropsychological battery) reflected by the Wilcoxon paired signed-rank test (P < .05). CONCLUSION The task based on the method of loci also reflected the well-known age-related effects common to memory assessment tasks. Episodic memory training using the method of loci can be successfully implemented using a smart device app. A stage-based methodological design allows to acquire mnemic skills gradually, obtaining a significant cognitive improvement in a short period of time.
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- José Luis Varela-Aldás
- Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación (CICHE), Universidad Indoamérica, Ambato, Ecuador
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- Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación (CICHE), Universidad Indoamérica, Ambato, Ecuador
- Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, University of Zaragoza, Teruel, Spain
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- Carrera de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Bienestar Humano, Universidad Indoamérica, Ambato, Ecuador
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Chen Y, Zhou W, Hong Z, Hu R, Guo Z, Liu S, Zhang L. The effects of combined cognitive training on prospective memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15659. [PMID: 34341403 PMCID: PMC8329258 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-95126-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the effects of combined cognitive training on prospective memory ability of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 113 participants were divided into a control group and three intervention groups. Over three months, the control group received only community education without any training, whereas for the first six weeks, an executive function training group received executive function training, a memory strategy training group received semantic encoding strategy training, and the combined cognitive training group received executive function training twice a week for the first six weeks, and semantic encoding strategy training twice a week for the next six weeks. The combined cognitive training group showed improvement on the objective neuropsychological testing (Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale). The memory strategy training group showed improvement on the self-evaluation scales (PRMQ-PM). Combined cognitive training improved the prospective memory and cognitive function of older adults with MCI.
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- Yifan Chen
- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China
- School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China
- School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Baohe District, Hefei, 230022, China.
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- Department and Institute of Psychology, Ningbo University, No. 616 Fenghua Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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Park MO, Oh HS, Seo WS. Effects of a cognitive rehabilitation programme on cognitive function, self-management and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Int J Nurs Pract 2021; 27:e12932. [PMID: 33830593 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The study purpose was to investigate effects of a cognitive rehabilitation programme on cognitive function, self-management and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment is frequently observed in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, and it interferes with many aspects of self-management, which is fundamental to disease management and quality of life. DESIGN The design is quasi-experimental. METHODS Data collection was performed between June 2018 and March 2019. Study participants were 60 in- or out-patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The cognitive rehabilitation programme involved six 30-min sessions administered over a period of 2 weeks and consisted of six areas: attention, memory, language, visuospatial perception, executive function and problem solving. Cognitive function, self-management and quality of life were measured at three times (preintervention and immediately and 4 weeks after intervention). RESULTS Cognitive function, self-management and quality of life were found to be significantly improved over time after administration of the cognitive rehabilitation programme. However, no significant improvement was observed in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the potential usefulness of cognitive intervention to promote cognitive function, self-management ability and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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- Myoung Ok Park
- Division of Prevention and Management of Respiratory Public Center, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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Ferreira-Brito F, Alves S, Santos O, Guerreiro T, Caneiras C, Carriço L, Verdelho A. Photo-Realistic Interactive Virtual Environments for Neurorehabilitation in Mild Cognitive Impairment (NeuroVRehab.PT): A Participatory Design and Proof-of-Concept Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123821. [PMID: 33255869 PMCID: PMC7760013 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by cognitive, psychological, and functional impairments. Digital interventions typically focus on cognitive deficits, neglecting the difficulties that patients experience in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The global conjecture created by COVID-19 has highlighted the seminal importance of digital interventions for the provision of healthcare services. Here, we investigated the feasibility and rehabilitation potential of a new design approach for creating highly realistic interactive virtual environments for MCI patients’ neurorehabilitation. Through a participatory design protocol, a neurorehabilitation digital platform was developed using images captured from a Portuguese supermarket (NeuroVRehab.PT). NeuroVRehab.PT’s main features (e.g., medium-sized supermarket, the use of shopping lists) were established according to a shopping behavior questionnaire filled in by 110 older adults. Seven health professionals used the platform and assessed its rehabilitation potential, clinical applicability, and user experience. Interviews were conducted using the think-aloud method and semi-structured scripts, and four main themes were derived from an inductive semantic thematic analysis. Our findings support NeuroVRehab.PT as an ecologically valid instrument with clinical applicability in MCI neurorehabilitation. Our design approach, together with a comprehensive analysis of the patients’ past experiences with IADL, is a promising technique to develop effective digital interventions to promote real-world functioning.
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- Filipa Ferreira-Brito
- Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal; (O.S.); (A.V.)
- Correspondence:
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- LASIGE, Faculdade de Ciências Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (S.A.); (T.G.); (L.C.)
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- Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal; (O.S.); (A.V.)
- Unbreakable Idea Research, Lda, 2550-426 Painho, Portugal
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- LASIGE, Faculdade de Ciências Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (S.A.); (T.G.); (L.C.)
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- Laboratório de Investigação em Microbiologia na Saúde Ambiental (EnviHealthMicro Lab), Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Healthcare Department, Nippon Gases Portugal, 2600-242 Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal
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- LASIGE, Faculdade de Ciências Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (S.A.); (T.G.); (L.C.)
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- Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal; (O.S.); (A.V.)
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
- Neurology Service, Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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Sanjuán M, Navarro E, Calero MD. Effectiveness of Cognitive Interventions in Older Adults: A Review. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2020; 10:876-898. [PMID: 34542517 PMCID: PMC8314287 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe10030063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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(1) Introduction: With older adults, cognitive intervention programs are most often used for preventing or reversing a decline in cognitive functions, but it has been recently noted that there are insufficient high-quality research studies that report the effects of cognitive intervention on the cognitive functioning of older adults. (2) Objective: To analyze the available evidence concerning the effect of cognitive interventions for improving or maintaining the general cognitive status of older adults who present different cognitive levels. (3) Method: a review of studies published between 2010 and 2019 using the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane, Google Scholar, ProQuest and Medline. (4) Results: We selected 13 systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses. The results showed that the cognitive intervention programs improved general cognitive functioning and specific cognitive functions regardless of the initial cognitive level; that cognitive decline was slowed in older persons with dementia; and there was improvement in activities of daily living. Regarding duration of the results, benefits were maintained for periods of 2 months to 5 years. (5) Conclusion: Cognitive interventions have proven effective for maintaining and/or improving cognitive functioning in older adults regardless of their initial cognitive status. Even so, there are few studies that follow up these results to see whether they are maintained in the long term and whether there is transfer to other skills of daily life. However, we were able to observe in the present review how the participants' cognitive level varied according to sociodemographic differences, and to identify which components of cognitive programs make them more effective. Based on the results found, we highlight the importance of designing cognitive intervention programs that meet these effectiveness criteria, in order to maximize the positive effects of such programs when working with a population of older adults.
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- Miriam Sanjuán
- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Research Center on Mind, Brain and Behavior (CIMCYC), Campus de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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- Research Center on Mind, Brain and Behavior (CIMCYC), Campus de Cartuja s/n, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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Coe Á, Martin M, Stapleton T. Effects of An Occupational Therapy Memory Strategy Education Group Intervention on Irish Older Adults' Self-Management of Everyday Memory Difficulties. Occup Ther Health Care 2019; 33:37-63. [PMID: 30620222 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2018.1543911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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An occupational therapy memory strategy education group (MSEG) was developed to assist clients with varying levels of memory impairment to adopt strategies to manage memory impairment in their daily lives. Participants were healthy older adults presenting with subjective memory complaints (SMC, n = 14), mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 33), or early stages of dementia (n = 13). Clients and their caregivers attended a one-hour session each week for six weeks. Outcome measures were taken at baseline, two weeks post completion of the group, and at a 3-month follow-up for 47 participants. Statistically significant improvements post-program were scored on the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (p = 0.001) and a dementia quality of life measure (p = 0.02), with increased use of external memory aids (p < 0.001) and significant improvements in participants' self-ratings of performance (p < 0.001) and satisfaction with their performance (p < 0.001) using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Findings suggest positive outcomes that were maintained at 3-month follow-up and thus, support the role of occupational therapy in delivering occupation-focused memory strategy programs.
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- Áine Coe
- a Department of Occupational Therapy, Naas General Hospital , Naas , Co. Kildare , Ireland
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- b Department of Medicine , Naas General Hospital , Naas , Co. Kildare , Ireland
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- c Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine , University of Dublin , Trinity College , Dublin , Ireland
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Peter J, Schumacher LV, Landerer V, Abdulkadir A, Kaller CP, Lahr J, Klöppel S. Biological Factors Contributing to the Response to Cognitive Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment. J Alzheimers Dis 2018; 61:333-345. [PMID: 29154279 PMCID: PMC5734129 DOI: 10.3233/jad-170580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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In mild cognitive impairment (MCI), small benefits from cognitive training were observed for memory functions but there appears to be great variability in the response to treatment. Our study aimed to improve the characterization and selection of those participants who will benefit from cognitive intervention. We evaluated the predictive value of disease-specific biological factors for the outcome after cognitive training in MCI (n = 25) and also considered motivation of the participants. We compared the results of the cognitive intervention group with two independent control groups of MCI patients (local memory clinic, n = 20; ADNI cohort, n = 302). The primary outcome measure was episodic memory as measured by verbal delayed recall of a 10-word list. Episodic memory remained stable after treatment and slightly increased 6 months after the intervention. In contrast, in MCI patients who did not receive an intervention, episodic memory significantly decreased during the same time interval. A larger left entorhinal cortex predicted more improvement in episodic memory after treatment and so did higher levels of motivation. Adding disease-specific biological factors significantly improved the prediction of training-related change compared to a model based simply on age and baseline performance. Bootstrapping with resampling (n = 1000) verified the stability of our finding. Cognitive training might be particularly helpful in individuals with a bigger left entorhinal cortex as individuals who did not benefit from intervention showed 17% less volume in this area. When extended to alternative treatment options, stratification based on disease-specific biological factors is a useful step towards individualized medicine.
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- Jessica Peter
- University Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- University Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Computer Science, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany.,BrainLinks-BrainTools Cluster of Excellence, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- University Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland.,Centre for Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Shlomit Rotenberg
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Dawson Lab, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest, Toronto, Canada
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- School Chair and Director of Graduate Studies, School of Occupational Therapy, Hadassah and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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Feng H, Li G, Xu C, Ju C, Qiu X. Training Rehabilitation as an Effective Treatment for Patients With Vascular Cognitive Impairment With No Dementia. Rehabil Nurs 2018; 42:290-297. [PMID: 27118716 DOI: 10.1002/rnj.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the possible therapeutic effect of cognitive training on the cognitive function of patients with vascular cognitive impairment with no dementia (VCIND). DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. METHOD Seventy-three cases of VCIND patients were used as subjects, of which 36 patients were subjected to routine care with systemic cognitive training and classified as the intervention group, whereas the other 37 patients were subjected to a routine care only and classified as the control group. Multidimensional neuropsychological assessments were performed 3 months before and after the intervention. FINDINGS The patients' performance on functional tests was significantly improved after intervention (p < .05) except from Stroop Color-Word Test (p ≥ .05). CONCLUSIONS After systemic cognitive training, VCIND patients showed a significant improvement in visuospatial function, memory function, language function, and attention function, whereas their execution function was partially improved. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Despite the promising results, there is still a need to improve the support for patients affected by VCIND requiring rehabilitation.
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- Haixia Feng
- 1 Department of Neurology, ZhongDa Hospital, School of Medical, Southeast University, Nanjing, China2 Department of Nursing Management, ZhongDa Hospital, School of Medical, Southeast University, Nanjing, China3 The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Peralta P, Gascón A, Latorre E. Occupational Therapy Prevents Cognitive Impairment on Long-Term Care Residents. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2017.1339757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Patricia Peralta
- Departamento de Fisiatría y Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiatría y Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, RD&E Hospital Wonford, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Li BY, Wang Y, Tang HD, Chen SD. The role of cognitive activity in cognition protection: from Bedside to Bench. Transl Neurodegener 2017; 6:7. [PMID: 28360996 PMCID: PMC5371186 DOI: 10.1186/s40035-017-0078-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive decline poses a great concern to elderly people and their families. In addition to pharmacological therapies, several varieties of nonpharmacological intervention have been developed. Most training trials proved that a well-organized task is clinically effective in cognition improvement. MAIN BODY We will first review clinical trials of cognitive training for healthy elders, MCI and AD patients, respectively. Besides, potential neuroprotective and compensatory mechanisms in animal models of AD are discussed. Despite controversy, cognitive training has promising effect on cognitive ability. In animal model of AD, environmental enrichment showed beneficial effect for cognitive ability, as well as neuronal plasticity. Neurotrophin, neurotransmitter and neuromodulator signaling pathway were also involved in the process. Well-designed cognitive activity could benefit cognitive function, and thus life quality of patients and their families. CONCLUSION The positive effects of cognitive activity is closely related with neural plasticity, neurotrophin, neurotransmitter and neuromodulator signaling pathway changes.
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- Bin-Yin Li
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Rui Jin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Rui Jin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Rui Jin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurology and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Rui Jin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025 China
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Vassallo M, Poynter L, Kwan J, Allen S. A comparative study of the use of three cognitive function screening tests on rehabilitation wards for older people. Eur Geriatr Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cohen-Mansfield J, Cohen R, Buettner L, Eyal N, Jakobovits H, Rebok G, Rotenberg-Shpigelman S, Sternberg S. Interventions for older persons reporting memory difficulties: a randomized controlled pilot study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015; 30:478-86. [PMID: 25043482 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to compare three different interventions for persons who report memory difficulties: health promotion, cognitive training, and a participation-centered course, using a single-blind, randomized controlled design. METHODS Participants were 44 Israeli adults with memory complaints, aged 65 years or older. The main outcome variable was the Global Cognitive Score assessed using the MindStreams(®) mild cognitive impairment assessment, a computerized cognitive assessment. The Mini-Mental State Examination and the self-report of memory difficulties were also utilized. To assess well-being, the UCLA Loneliness Scale-8 was used. Health was evaluated by self-report instruments. RESULTS All three interventions resulted in significant improvement in cognitive function as measured by the computerized cognitive assessment. All approaches seemed to decrease loneliness. The only variable which showed a significant difference among the groups is the self-report of memory difficulties, in which the cognitive training group participants reported greater improvement than the other groups. CONCLUSION Multiple approaches should be offered to older persons with memory complaints. The availability of diverse options would help fit the needs of a heterogeneous population. An educational media effort to promote the public's understanding of the efficacy of these multiple approaches is needed.
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- Jiska Cohen-Mansfield
- Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Herczeg Institute on Aging, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Minerva Center for Interdisciplinary Study of End of Life, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Moro V, Condoleo MT, Valbusa V, Broggio E, Moretto G, Gambina G. Cognitive stimulation of executive functions in mild cognitive impairment: specific efficacy and impact in memory. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2015; 30:153-64. [PMID: 24963080 PMCID: PMC10852843 DOI: 10.1177/1533317514539542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Executive functions play an important role in the maintenance of autonomy in day-to-day activities. Nevertheless, there is little research into specific cognitive training for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). We present the results of a program which aims to teach specific strategies and metacognitive abilities in order for patients to be able to carry out attentional and executive tasks. Two groups (A and B) were compared in a cross-over design. After the first evaluation, Group A (but not B) participated in a six month cognitive stimulation program. After a second assessment, only Group B received treatment and then a final evaluation was carried out on both groups. The results show that: i) both groups improved their performance as an effect of training; ii) improvements generalized to memory and general cognitive tasks; iii) in the interval without training, Group B's performance worsened and iv) Group A partially maintained their results over time.
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- V Moro
- NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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- USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy
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OBJECTIVES This two-year study examined everyday technology (ET) use in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) testing five predefined theoretical assumptions regarding factors potentially influencing the amount of ET used in everyday life. METHODS Data from 37 participants with MCI were collected at inclusion, six, 12, and 24 months, on the type and amount of ET used and how difficult this was, activity involvement, and cognitive and diagnostic status. These variables were, together with age group (55-64, 65-74, or 75-84 years) and educational level, analysed in a mixed-linear-effect model. RESULTS A significant decrease in the overall amount of ET used was found over time, but the number of users of specific ETs both decreased and increased. Increasing perceived difficulty in ET use, less activity involvement, decreasing cognitive status, and belonging to the oldest age group significantly decreased ET use. Two years after inclusion 42% of the participants had converted to dementia, but neither change in diagnostic status nor length of education contributed significantly to the predictive model. CONCLUSION Over time, a decreasing use of ET was shown in this sample with MCI. This process was influenced by several aspects important to consider in occupational therapy intervention planning.
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- Annicka Hedman
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet , Huddinge , Sweden
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BACKGROUND Recently, interest in cognitive training for older adults has grown significantly, reflecting a need for preserving the quality of life into late adulthood. In spite of increasing interest in cognitive rehabilitation, recent meta-analyses have questioned reported training gains and determined that cognitive gain from cognitive training might be no larger than the gain observed from active controls such as unspecific, non-cognitive activities. AIMS This paper presents a theoretical framework for clarifying specificity of cognitive training by exploring mechanisms of current cognitive and non-cognitive interventions for older adults. By differentiating compensatory aspects from the components of specific and non-specific stimulation in current training, two related strategies of interventions for age-related cognitive decline, i.e., stimulation versus compensation, are proposed. OVERVIEW Current interventions for age-related cognitive decline are reviewed in terms of stimulation- and compensation-focused interventions. Stimulation-focused, cognitive and non-cognitive training, with or without specific targets, tend to result in general improvement in attention and sensory or other cognitive functions. Meanwhile, compensation-focused training is likely to be the most effective when the intervention specifically supports the frontally mediating activity in accordance with the direction of indigenous adjustments in the aging brain. CONCLUSIONS It can be inferred that stimulation-focused training is to ameliorate the adverse effects of neurological aging, whereas compensation-focused cognitive training is primarily to facilitate compensatory adaptation in the brain.
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- Eun Young Kim
- a Department of Counseling Psychology , Hanyang Cyber University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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O'Sullivan M, Coen R, O'Hora D, Shiel A. Cognitive rehabilitation for mild cognitive impairment: developing and piloting an intervention. Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn 2014; 22:280-300. [PMID: 24955493 DOI: 10.1080/13825585.2014.927818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This was an exploratory study, with the purpose of developing and piloting an intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their family members using cognitive rehabilitation. A case series design was used with pre- and post-intervention and 3-month follow-up outcome measures. Five participants (two males, three females; mean age 75 years) with a diagnosis of MCI attended the memory clinic with a family member. Intervention consisted of six to eight individual sessions of cognitive rehabilitation consisting of personalized interventions to address individually relevant goals delivered weekly. The main rehabilitation strategies utilized were external aids, personal diary, face-name association, relaxation, and encouraging participants to develop habits and routines. The primary outcome measure was goal attainment as assessed by Goal Attainment Scaling. Secondary outcome measures included measures of memory, anxiety, depression, and activities of daily living. Qualitative data were collected post-intervention by interview. Post-intervention 84% of the goals were attained, with 68% maintained at a 3-month follow-up. Mean anxiety and depression scores decreased during the intervention. No significant changes were recorded on a test of memory. The findings suggest that the strongest effect was in relation to compensatory strategies for prospective and episodic memory deficits. Feedback from participants during qualitative interviews indicated that they found strategies useful and implemented them in their daily routines. The findings support the use of a dyadic cognitive rehabilitation intervention for people with MCI and memory difficulties.
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- Maria O'Sullivan
- a Clinical Psychology Department , HSE South, St. Finbarr's Hospital , Cork , Ireland
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The purpose of this article is to review the effect of dementia on activities of daily living and consequently on the ability to age in place. Types of evaluation and information conferred from different types of assessment are discussed. Evidence-based interventions for preventing and minimizing activities-of-daily-living disability are outlined.
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- Carrie A Ciro
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1200 North Stonewall Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA.
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Hedman A, Nygård L, Almkvist O, Kottorp A. Patterns of functioning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a two-year study focusing on everyday technology use. Aging Ment Health 2014; 17:679-88. [PMID: 23550598 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.777396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Early detection is vital for persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at risk of activity and participation limitations, and crosssectional studies suggest the ability to use everyday technology (ET) to be a sensible tool. However, group level analyses fail to inform us about how functioning can vary over time for individuals. This study aimed at exploring and describing patterns of functioning over two years in a sample newly classified with MCI, with a special focus on perceived difficulty in ET use and involvement in everyday activities. In addition, cognitive functioning and conversion to dementia were studied. METHOD 37 older adults (aged ≥ 55) with MCI were assessed at inclusion, and at 6, 12, and 24 months. Longitudinal case plots for the variables under study were analyzed based on strict criteria using a person-oriented approach. Paired t-tests from baseline and 24 months were also conducted to analyze change. RESULTS The 32 participants who remained in the study after two years showed three distinct patterns of functioning over time: stable/ascending (n = 10), fluctuating (n = 10), and descending (n = 12), with the highest conversion to dementia in the descending pattern (58%). The perceived ability to use ET decreased or fluctuated in 50% of the sample. However, on a group level, a significant difference between baseline and 24 months was found only regarding cognitive function. CONCLUSION As the need for support is individual and likely to alter over time, repeated evaluations of activity involvement and difficulty in ET use are suggested to target timely interventions for persons with MCI.
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- Annicka Hedman
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.
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Hampstead BM, Gillis MM, Stringer AY. Cognitive rehabilitation of memory for mild cognitive impairment: a methodological review and model for future research. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2014; 20:135-51. [PMID: 24331156 DOI: 10.1017/S1355617713001306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Several recent reviews have suggested that cognitive rehabilitation may hold promise in the treatment of memory deficits experienced by patients with mild cognitive impairment. In contrast to the previous reviews that mainly focused on outcome, the current review examines key methodological challenges that are critical for designing and interpreting research studies and translating results into clinical practice. Using methodological details from 36 studies, we first examine diagnostic variability and how the use of cutoffs may bias samples toward more severely impaired patients. Second, the strengths and limitations of several common rehabilitative techniques are discussed. Half of the reviewed studies used a multi-technique approach that precludes the causal attribution between any specific technique and subsequent improvement. Third, there is a clear need to examine the dose-response relationship since this information was strikingly absent from most studies. Fourth, outcome measures varied widely and frequently depended on neuropsychological tests with little theoretical justification or ecological relevance. Fifth, we discuss how the variability in each of these other four areas complicates efforts to examine training generalization. Overall, future studies should place greater emphasis on ecologically relevant treatment approaches and outcome measures and we propose a hierarchical model that may aid in this pursuit.
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Kalapatapu RK, Lewis DF, Vinogradov S, Batki SL, Winhusen T. Relationship of age to impulsivity and decision making: a baseline secondary analysis of a behavioral treatment study in stimulant use disorders. J Addict Dis 2013; 32:206-16. [PMID: 23815427 DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2013.795471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Because stimulant use disorders remain prevalent across the lifespan, cognition is an important area of clinical care and research focus among aging adults with stimulant use disorders. This secondary analysis of a National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network study suggests that decision making, verbal learning/memory, executive function, and set shifting are important cognitive domains to screen clinically and treat in aging adults with stimulant use disorders. Some suggestions are made on how clinical treatment providers can practically use these results. An important direction for future research is the development of cognitively remediating treatments for impaired cognitive domains in aging adults with stimulant use disorders.
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- Raj K Kalapatapu
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Konsztowicz S, Anton J, Crane J, Moafmashhadi P, Koski L. A pilot study of training and compensation interventions for mild cognitive impairment. Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra 2013; 3:192-201. [PMID: 23888165 PMCID: PMC3721132 DOI: 10.1159/000350026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background This pilot clinical trial sought to estimate the feasibility and efficacy of two interventions aimed at improving memory performance in geriatric clinic patients with mild cognitive impairment. Methods Fifteen participants were randomized to either a memory training group or a memory compensation group. Results Recruitment rates were low, whereas adherence and retention rates were acceptable. The memory training group improved in self-reported memory abilities and satisfaction with memory. The memory compensation group improved on one objective memory test but showed no consistent changes on any other outcomes. Conclusion Effect size estimates will inform the design of larger clinical trials.
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Dementia is a major challenge for health and social care services. People living with dementia in the earlier stages experience a "care-gap". Although they may address this gap in care, self-management interventions have not been provided to people with dementia. It is unclear how to conceptualise self-management for this group and few published papers address intervention design. Initial focusing work used a logic mapping approach, interviews with key stakeholders, including people with dementia and their family members. An initial set of self-management targets were identified for potential intervention. Self-management for people living with dementia was conceptualised as covering five targets: (1) relationship with family, (2) maintaining an active lifestyle, (3) psychological wellbeing, (4) techniques to cope with memory changes, and (5) information about dementia. These targets were used to focus literature reviewing to explore an evidence base for the conceptualisation. We discuss the utility of the Corbin and Strauss (Unending work and care: managing chronic illness at home. Jossey-Bass, Oxford, 1988) model of self-management, specifically that self-management for people living with dementia should be conceptualised as emphasising the importance of "everyday life work" (targets 1 and 2) and "biographical work" (target 3), with inclusion of but less emphasis on specific "illness work" (targets 4, 5). We argue that self-management is possible for people with dementia, with a strengths focus and emphasis on quality of life, which can be achieved despite cognitive impairments. Further development and testing of such interventions is required to provide much needed support for people in early stages of dementia.
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- Faith Martin
- Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions Whitefriars Building, Coventry University, Coventry, CV1 5FB UK
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- Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions Whitefriars Building, Coventry University, Coventry, CV1 5FB UK
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- Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions Whitefriars Building, Coventry University, Coventry, CV1 5FB UK
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- Mental Health Services Older People Division, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Juniper Centre, Moseley Hall Hospital, Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AQ UK
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There is increasing concern among people in late middle age about cognitive changes they experience for everyday memory tasks. They are especially fearful that these memory lapses signal the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). For some, the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a transitional state between normal aging and early dementia that precipitates a search for therapies to prevent conversion to AD. The purpose of this article is to describe a continuum of therapeutic approaches for the cognitive challenges experienced by persons with MCI, discuss the growing evidence for promising techniques to address these challenges, and outline a university-based memory strategies intervention program that incorporates several effective strategies.
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Greenaway MC, Duncan NL, Smith GE. The memory support system for mild cognitive impairment: randomized trial of a cognitive rehabilitation intervention. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2013; 28:402-9. [PMID: 22678947 PMCID: PMC3766962 DOI: 10.1002/gps.3838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have few empirically based treatment options for combating their memory loss. This study sought to examine the efficacy of a calendar/notebook rehabilitation intervention, the memory support system (MSS), for individuals with amnestic MCI. METHODS Forty individuals with single domain amnestic MCI and their program partners were randomized to receive the MSS, either with training or without (controls). Measures of adherence, activities of daily living, and emotional impact were completed at the first and last intervention sessions and again at 8 weeks and 6 months post intervention. RESULTS Training in use of a notebook/calendar system significantly improved adherence over those who received the calendars but no training. Functional ability and memory self-efficacy significantly improved for those who received MSS training. Change in functional ability remained significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group out to 8-week follow-up. Care partners in the intervention group demonstrated improved mood by 8-week and 6-month follow-ups, whereas control care partners reported worse caregiver burden by 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Memory support system training resulted in improvement in activities of daily living and sense of memory self-efficacy for individuals with MCI. Although activities of daily living benefits were maintained out to 8 weeks post intervention, future inclusion of booster sessions may help extend the therapeutic effect out even further. Improved mood of care partners of trained individuals and worsening sense of caregiver burden over time for partners of untrained individuals further support the efficacy of the MSS for MCI.
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Rosenberg L, Nygård L. Learning and using technology in intertwined processes: A study of people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia 2013; 13:662-77. [DOI: 10.1177/1471301213481224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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People with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be challenged by the multitude of everyday technology in today’s society. The aim of this study was to explore how they try to prohibit, avoid or solve problems in everyday technology use, maintain skills, and learn to use new technology. To explore how the participants applied and reasoned about using everyday technology in real-life situations interviews were conducted while the participants used their own technology in their homes. Interviews were conducted with 20 participants with mild cognitive impairment ( n = 10) or Alzheimer’s disease ( n = 10). The analyses were inspired from grounded theory and resulted in one core category and three sub-categories that represent sub-processes in the core. The core finding presents a continuous, intertwined process of learning and using everyday technology, highlighting how the context was interwoven in the processes. The participants used a rich variety of management strategies when approaching technology, including communication with the everyday technologies on different levels. The findings underscore that it is important to support continued use of everyday technology as long as it is valued and relevant to the person with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The intertwined process of learning and using everyday technology suggests how support could target different sub-processes.
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Binetti G, Moretti DV, Scalvini C, di Giovanni G, Verzeletti C, Mazzini F, Valent S, Ghidoni R, Benussi L. Predictors of comprehensive stimulation program efficacy in patients with cognitive impairment. Clinical practice recommendations. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2013; 28:26-33. [PMID: 22337339 DOI: 10.1002/gps.3785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to identify which factors may predict the best response to a comprehensive stimulation program in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as in their caregivers. METHODS A six-month longitudinal study has been performed on 145 patients (55 with MCI and 90 with dementia), participating to a cognitive motor rehabilitation program, and their 131 caregivers, attending informational/psychoeducational interventions. Mini mental state examination, Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognition, and Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change-plus were used as primary outcome measures. RESULTS Sixty-eight (46.9%) of the 145 subjects were classified as clinical responders. At baseline, responders had a significant less insight impairment, larger functional ability as well as less delusions, euphoria, and aberrant motor behaviors than the non-responder. After 6 months along with an improvement in cognition, responders showed decrease in behavioral disturbances and severity of the disturbances. During the 6 months of analysis, stability has been observed in caregiver's burden distress. After 6 months, the caregivers of MCI responders have their burden reduced. CONCLUSIONS The high level of insight, the preserved functional abilities as well as the lack of severe delusions, euphoria, and aberrant motor behaviors are significant predictors of responsiveness to stimulation program.
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- Giuliano Binetti
- NeuroBioGen Lab-Memory Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy.
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Reijnders J, van Heugten C, van Boxtel M. Cognitive interventions in healthy older adults and people with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review. Ageing Res Rev 2013; 12:263-75. [PMID: 22841936 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Given that the research area of cognitive intervention studies in the aging population is growing rapidly, it is important to review and gauge more recent intervention studies, in order to determine the evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive interventions. The purpose of the present review was to update the recent systematic reviews of Papp et al. (2009) and Martin et al. (2011), to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive interventions in healthy older adults and people with MCI, by taking into account the methodological quality of the interventions studies. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and clinical studies published between August 2007 and February 2012 in Pubmed and PsychINFO was performed. The quality of the included RCTs was assessed according to the CONSORT criteria for RCTs. A total of thirty-five studies were included; twenty-seven RTCs and eight clinical studies. The content of the intervention studies differed widely, as did the methodological quality of the included RCTs, but was considerably low with an average of 44% of the Consort items included. The results show evidence that cognitive training can be effective in improving various aspects of objective cognitive functioning; memory performance, executive functioning, processing speed, attention, fluid intelligence, and subjective cognitive performance. However, the issue whether the effects of cognitive interventions generalize to improvement in everyday life activities is still unresolved and needs to be addressed more explicitly in future research.
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Hildebrand MW, Host HH, Binder EF, Carpenter B, Freedland KE, Morrow-Howell N, Baum CM, Doré P, Lenze EJ. Measuring treatment fidelity in a rehabilitation intervention study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 91:715-24. [PMID: 22377824 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31824ad462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Attaining and demonstrating treatment fidelity is critical in the development and testing of evidence-based interventions. Treatment fidelity refers to the extent to which an intervention was implemented in clinical testing as it was conceptualized and is clearly differentiable from control or standard-of-care interventions. In clinical research, treatment fidelity is typically attained through intensive training and supervision techniques and demonstrated by measuring therapist adherence and competence to the protocol using external raters. However, in occupational and physical therapy outcomes research, treatment fidelity methods have not been used, which, in our view, is a serious gap that impedes novel treatment development and testing in these rehabilitation fields. In this article, we describe the development of methods to train and supervise therapists to attain adequate treatment fidelity in a treatment development project involving a novel occupational and physical therapy-based intervention. We also present a data-driven model for demonstrating therapist adherence and competence in the new treatment and its differentiation from standard of care. In doing so, we provide an approach that rehabilitation researchers can use to address treatment fidelity in occupational and physical therapy-based interventions. We recommend that all treatment researchers in rehabilitation disciplines use these or similar methods as a vital step in the development and testing of evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate research on nonpharmacological treatments for symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHOD We searched for relevant English-language articles published from 2000 to 2010 using PUBMED and PsycINFO. We included nonpharmacological interventions for treating cognitive and behavioral symptoms in persons with MCI other than cognitive/memory training, which has been reviewed elsewhere. Effect sizes and hazard ratios were calculated when possible. RESULTS Current research points to the potential influence of behavioral interventions on behavioral symptoms. Exercise/diet interventions may alleviate cognitive deficits, especially cognitive speed and executive functioning, but possibly not memory--a domain central to MCI. Results were limited by small sample sizes, lack of rigorous methodology, short follow-ups, and the limited number of published studies. DISCUSSION Behavioral, diet, and exercise regimens show some promise with respect to reducing behavioral and cognitive symptomology. Rigorous research studies are needed to create more certainty about their potential to complement drug and/or cognitive therapies.
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- Elizabeth A Hahn
- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
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Non-pharmacological intervention of memory difficulties in healthy older adults, as well as those with brain damage and neurodegenerative disorders, has gained much attention in recent years. The two main reasons that explain this growing interest in memory rehabilitation are the limited efficacy of current drug therapies and the plasticity of the human central nervous and the discovery that during aging, the connections in the brain are not fixed but retain the capacity to change with learning. Moreover, several studies have reported enhanced cognitive performance in patients with neurological disease, following non-invasive brain stimulation [i.e., repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation to specific cortical areas]. The present review provides an overview of memory rehabilitation in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and in patients with Alzheimer’s disease with particular regard to cognitive rehabilitation interventions focused on memory and non-invasive brain stimulation. Reviewed data suggest that in patients with memory deficits, memory intervention therapy could lead to performance improvements in memory, nevertheless further studies need to be conducted in order to establish the real value of this approach.
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- Maria Cotelli
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli Brescia, Italy
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Simon SS, Yokomizo JE, Bottino CMC. Cognitive intervention in amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: a systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2012; 36:1163-78. [PMID: 22322184 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2012.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2011] [Revised: 01/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) represents a transitional state between normal aging and early dementia and is commonly associated with memory impairment (amnestic or A-MCI). Several studies have investigated therapeutic approaches to A-MCI, including cholinestherase inhibitors (I-ChEs), although this practice is still controversial. Thus, there is a current need to determine the effects of cognitive interventions either in combination with I-ChEs or alone. To assess the efficacy of such treatments, neuropsychological instruments and self-evaluated scoring of memory, mood, daily life activities and quality of life are employed. Recently, some studies have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in order to understand the neurobiological effects of these interventions. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive interventions on the enhancement of learning abilities as well as their impacts on cognitive measurements of mood, everyday functioning and functional neuroimaging. This review also focused on the methodological aspects of such studies and attempted to introduce new perspectives on cognitive interventions in this population. The authors concluded that a-MCI patients are capable to learn new information and memory strategies. Although findings in standardized neuropsychological tests are limited, non-standardized cognitive measures and subjective measures show significant changes. Furthermore, fMRI reveals changes in the patterns of brain activation and increase of connectivity.
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- Sharon Sanz Simon
- Old Age Research Group (PROTER), Department and Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Lu YYF, Haase JE. Content validity and acceptability of the daily enhancement of meaningful activity program: intervention for mild cognitive impairment patient-spouse dyads. J Neurosci Nurs 2011; 43:317-28. [PMID: 22089409 PMCID: PMC3220889 DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0b013e318234e9dd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Persons with mild cognitive impairment (PwMCI) are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer disease and experience various difficulties that decrease their quality of life. Very few interventions focus on helping PwMCI improve or maintain functional performance and enhance quality of life through meaningful activity engagement. The purpose of the study was to explore PwMCI and their spouses' perspectives on the content validity, usefulness, and acceptability of the Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) program, which included 6 biweekly face-to-face sessions between session assignments and a self-management tool kit of written educational handouts. Nine PwMCI-care partner dyads participated in 3 focus groups (PwMCI alone, spouses alone, and couples) to capture their perspectives on DEMA. The transcribed focus group data were analyzed through content analysis. The three groups provided support for content validity and acceptability of the program, and they suggested additional content areas important to couples experiencing MCI. They also attested to the usefulness of the tool kit and gave suggestions for its further improvement. The findings provide evidence of the content validity and acceptability of the DEMA program. A pilot study to assess feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the DEMA on health-related outcomes is the recommended next research step for this program.
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- Yvonne Yueh-Feng Lu
- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Kounti F, Bakoglidou E, Agogiatou C, Lombardo NBE, Serper LL, Tsolaki M. RHEA,* a Nonpharmacological Cognitive Training Intervention in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 2011; 27:289-300. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0b013e31821e59a9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gates NJ, Sachdev PS, Fiatarone Singh MA, Valenzuela M. Cognitive and memory training in adults at risk of dementia: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr 2011; 11:55. [PMID: 21942932 PMCID: PMC3191477 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2318-11-55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Accepted: 09/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective non-pharmacological cognitive interventions to prevent Alzheimer's dementia or slow its progression are an urgent international priority. The aim of this review was to evaluate cognitive training trials in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and evaluate the efficacy of training in memory strategies or cognitive exercises to determine if cognitive training could benefit individuals at risk of developing dementia. METHODS A systematic review of eligible trials was undertaken, followed by effect size analysis. Cognitive training was differentiated from other cognitive interventions not meeting generally accepted definitions, and included both cognitive exercises and memory strategies. RESULTS Ten studies enrolling a total of 305 subjects met criteria for cognitive training in MCI. Only five of the studies were randomized controlled trials. Meta-analysis was not considered appropriate due to the heterogeneity of interventions. Moderate effects on memory outcomes were identified in seven trials. Cognitive exercises (relative effect sizes ranged from .10 to 1.21) may lead to greater benefits than memory strategies (.88 to -1.18) on memory. CONCLUSIONS Previous conclusions of a lack of efficacy for cognitive training in MCI may have been influenced by not clearly defining the intervention. Our systematic review found that cognitive exercises can produce moderate-to-large beneficial effects on memory-related outcomes. However, the number of high quality RCTs remains low, and so further trials must be a priority. Several suggestions for the better design of cognitive training trials are provided.
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- Nicola J Gates
- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, RandwickNSW 2031, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, RandwickNSW 2031, Australia
- Brain and Aging Research Program, University of New South Wales, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
- Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
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- Exercise Health and Performance Faculty Research Group, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia
- Hebrew Senior Life, Boston, MA, and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston 02130, MA, USA
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, RandwickNSW 2031, Australia
- Brain and Aging Research Program, University of New South Wales, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
- Regenerative Neuroscience Group, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
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Rotenberg-Shpigelman S, Maeir A. Participation-Centered Treatment for Elderly with Mild Cognitive Deficits: A “Book Club” Group Case Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 2011. [DOI: 10.3109/02703181.2011.604149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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da-Silva SL, Pereira DA, Veloso F, Satler CE, Arantes A, Guimarães RM. Programa de reabilitação neuropsicológica da memória aplicada à demência: um estudo não controlado intrasujeitos. Estud psicol (Campinas) 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-166x2011000200010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Neste estudo não controlado intrassujeitos, 21 idosos com Alzheimer ou outras demências participaram de um Programa de Reabilitação Neuropsicológica, com oficinas de jardinagem e pistas coloridas. Após o programa, houve aumento nos escores dos seguintes testes: Miniexame do Estado Mental (Z=-1,98, p<0,05); Subteste Verbal de Semelhanças da Escala Wechsler [(Z=-2,09) p<0,05] e Subteste de Aprendizagem de Pares de Fácil Associação para Evocação Tardia da Escala de Memória de Wechsler [(Z=-2,07) p<0,05]. Paralelamente, observou-se redução dos escores de depressão na Escala de Depressão Geriátrica de Yesavage [(Z=-3,02) p<0,00]. Foi demonstrado ainda que essa redução estava associada à aprendizagem de pistas contextuais (reminiscências e sinalizadores) e ao tratamento com anticolinesterásicos administrados por 4 ou 12 semanas [(Z=-2,31) p<0,02]. Ressalta-se, entretanto, que o mesmo não ocorreu com participantes submetidos ao tratamento de 30 semanas [(Z=-2,21) p<0,02].
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BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is commonly associated with memory impairment. There have been a number of studies attempting to ameliorate this through memory interventions including memory rehabilitation and training. The current paper reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of such interventions in enhancing learning of specific information, their impact on untrained material, compensation for memory impairment and improving everyday functioning. METHODS The literature was systematically searched for studies focusing on interventions targeting memory impairment in MCI using relevant search terms. Studies were screened for inclusion or exclusion using a priori criteria and, once identified, studies were examined for quality using pre-specified criteria. RESULTS A total of 226 studies were identified in the search, ten of which were included in the final review. Only one study was an RCT of "adequate" methodology. It was tentatively suggested that people with MCI can learn specific information, although there was little evidence to suggest that memory training can generalize. There was some limited evidence of ability to learn to compensate for memory difficulties and contradictory findings regarding improvement in everyday life. CONCLUSIONS The poor methodological quality of the included studies implies that the ability to draw conclusions is limited. MCI is a controversial concept and there is a need for good quality trials examining the efficacy of memory interventions. There are some indications that memory impairment in MCI might best be targeted by interventions developing compensatory strategies and targeting the learning of specific information relevant to the individual.
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Li H, Li J, Li N, Li B, Wang P, Zhou T. Cognitive intervention for persons with mild cognitive impairment: A meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2011; 10:285-96. [PMID: 21130185 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2010.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2010] [Revised: 11/23/2010] [Accepted: 11/23/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cognitive training for persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has become a hot topic. However to date it remains controversial whether persons with MCI can really benefit from cognitive intervention. We aim to further investigate this by using meta-analysis of seventeen clinical studies of cognitive intervention for MCI. The results demonstrate that after training, patients with MCI improve significantly both in overall cognition and overall self-ratings. Specifically, persons with MCI obtain moderate benefits in language, self-rated anxiety and functional ability, and receive mild benefits in episodic memory, semantic memory, executive functioning/working memory, visuo-spatial ability, attention/processing speed, MMSE, self-rated memory problem, quality of life, activities of daily life and self-rated depression. The results also suggest that persons with MCI benefit from the cognitive intervention in the follow-up data. The present meta-analysis demonstrates that cognitive intervention can be a potential efficient method to enhance cognitive and functional abilities in persons with MCI, although the improvements may be domain-specific.
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Tsolaki M, Kounti F, Agogiatou C, Poptsi E, Bakoglidou E, Zafeiropoulou M, Soumbourou A, Nikolaidou E, Batsila G, Siambani A, Nakou S, Mouzakidis C, Tsiakiri A, Zafeiropoulos S, Karagiozi K, Messini C, Diamantidou A, Vasiloglou M. Effectiveness of nonpharmacological approaches in patients with mild cognitive impairment. NEURODEGENER DIS 2010; 8:138-45. [PMID: 21135531 DOI: 10.1159/000320575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2009] [Accepted: 08/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients are at increased risk of developing dementia. There is a conflict if cognitive interventions can improve cognitive and functional performances in order to delay the development of dementia. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a holistic cognitive rehabilitation program on patients with MCI. METHODS The participants, 176 MCI patients with Mini-Mental State Examination = 27.89 (1.73), were classified into 2 groups matched for age, gender, education and cognitive abilities: (1) patients (104) on nonpharmacological therapy and (2) patients (72) on no therapy at all. The effectiveness of the interventions was assessed by neuropsychological evaluation performed at baseline and at the end of the interventions. RESULTS Between-group difference in benefit of the experimental group was demonstrated in abilities of executive function (p = 0.004), verbal memory (p = 0.003), praxis (p ≤ 0.012), daily function (p = 0.001) and general cognitive ability (p ≤ 0.005). The experimental patients improved cognitive and functional performances, while the control patients demonstrated deterioration in daily function (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that nonpharmacological therapy of the holistic approach can improve MCI patients' cognitive and functional performances.
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- Magda Tsolaki
- Greek Alzheimer Association, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Palmqvist S, Minthon L, Wattmo C, Londos E, Hansson O. A Quick Test of cognitive speed is sensitive in detecting early treatment response in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimers Res Ther 2010; 2:29. [PMID: 20950460 PMCID: PMC2983438 DOI: 10.1186/alzrt53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2010] [Accepted: 10/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There is a great need for quick tests that identify treatment response in Alzheimer's disease (AD) to determine who benefits from the treatment. In this study, A Quick Test of cognitive speed (AQT) was compared with the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) in the evaluation of treatment outcome in AD. METHODS 75 patients with mild to moderate AD at a memory clinic were assessed with AQT and the MMSE at a pretreatment visit, at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI) initiated at baseline. Changes in the mean test scores before and after treatment were compared, as well as the number of treatment responders detected by each test, according to a reliable change index (RCI). RESULTS After 8 weeks of treatment, the AQT improvement, expressed as a percentage, was significantly greater than that of the MMSE (P = 0.026). According to the RCI, the cut-offs to define a responder were ≥16 seconds improvement on AQT and ≥3 points on the MMSE after 8 weeks. With these cut-offs, both tests falsely classified ≤5% as responders during the pretreatment period. After 8 weeks of treatment, AQT detected significantly more responders than the MMSE (34% compared with 17%; P = 0.024). After 6 months of treatment, the 8-week AQT responders still showed a significantly better treatment response than the AQT nonresponders (22.3 seconds in mean difference; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS AQT detects twice as many treatment responders as the MMSE. It seems that AQT can, already after 8 weeks, identify the AD patients who will continue to benefit from ChEI treatment.
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- Sebastian Palmqvist
- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, S-205 02 Malmö, Sweden.
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Ramanathan S, Krishnamoorthy ES. Mild cognitive impairment:. Dementia 2010. [DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511780615.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Jean L, Simard M, Wiederkehr S, Bergeron MÈ, Turgeon Y, Hudon C, Tremblay I, van Reekum R. Efficacy of a cognitive training programme for mild cognitive impairment: Results of a randomised controlled study. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2010; 20:377-405. [DOI: 10.1080/09602010903343012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jean L, Bergeron ME, Thivierge S, Simard M. Cognitive intervention programs for individuals with mild cognitive impairment: systematic review of the literature. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2010; 18:281-96. [PMID: 20220584 DOI: 10.1097/JGP.0b013e3181c37ce9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This systematic literature review addressed the efficacy of 15 cognitive intervention programs that have been tested in individuals presenting with mild cognitive impairment of the amnestic type (MCI-A) possibly at risk to progress toward dementia. MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Current Content databases were searched using the following key terms: cognitive training, cognitive stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological intervention, memory training, memory stimulation, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. The data showed statistically significant improvements at the end of training on 44% of objective measures of memory, when compared with 12% of objective measures of cognition other than memory. Statistically significant improvements after treatment were obtained on 49% of subjective measures of memory, quality of life, or mood. Samples sizes ranged from 1 to 193 patients with MCI-A but were usually < or =30. Five studies were randomized controlled trials, eight were quasiexperimental designs, and two were single-case investigations. Some programs focused only on memory, whereas other programs used multifaceted approaches targeting two or more cognitive functions. Eight were offered in groups, and seven took place on an individual basis. Recommendations to improve cognitive interventions in MCI-A are proposed, such as using large samples and a robust experimental design, as well as the implementation of a standardized cognitive training manual. Well standardized and validated direct and indirect measures of efficacy and noncognitive outcomes are also a crucial issue. A consensus meeting among all the experts working on cognitive training in this population should occur to provide guidelines to improve this treatment option.
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Clare L, van Paasschen J, Evans SJ, Parkinson C, Woods RT, Linden DEJ. Goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation for an individual with Mild Cognitive Impairment: behavioural and neuroimaging outcomes. Neurocase 2009; 15:318-31. [PMID: 19291529 DOI: 10.1080/13554790902783116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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An individual, goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation intervention was conducted with AB, a 77-year-old woman with MCI. Outcomes were evaluated using a client-centred measure of goal achievement and an experimental associative learning task testing a skill practised in the intervention. Pre- and post-intervention fMRI scans were compared to examine changes in brain activation. Following intervention, AB showed improved performance on rehabilitation goals and on the associative learning task. There were significant decreases in brain activation in sensory areas and significant increases in memory-related areas. Both client-centred measures and fMRI may assist in detecting clinically-meaningful changes resulting from cognitive rehabilitation interventions.
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- Linda Clare
- School of Psychology, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS, UK.
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OBJECTIVE To explore the benefits of a multi-component cognitive rehabilitation programme in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS Patients with MCI (n = 18) and patients with mild dementia in Alzheimer's disease (n = 10) participated in a 4-week cognitive rehabilitation programme in a day clinic setting. The intervention was provided in group format and included activity planning, self-assertiveness training, relaxation techniques, stress management, use of external memory aids, memory training, and motor exercise. RESULTS After 4 weeks, MCI patients showed significant improvements on activities of daily living, mood, verbal and nonverbal episodic memory. In contrast, patients with mild dementia exhibited a non-significant increase in verbal memory but no other changes. MCI subjects allocated to the waiting list control condition (n = 12) showed a significant re-test effect on verbal episodic memory, but no improvement of everyday activities or mood. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrates that patients with MCI benefit from a multi-component cognitive rehabilitation programme with regard to activities of daily living, mood, and memory performance.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany.
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Rehabilitation in broad terms is a process aimed at restoring a person's functional capacity particularly in relation to activities of daily living. Studies have shown that hospitalization of older patients is a major risk factor for an often irreversible decline in function, and that functional decline from baseline occurs as early as day two of admission. Rehabilitation is therefore often required for older patients following an admission to an acute hospital. Older patients admitted for rehabilitation are more likely to be functionally impaired and are more medically complex than younger patients.
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