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KMID : 0603920130210030045
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2013 Volume.21 No. 3 p.45 ~ p.60
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The Effect of a Group Occupational Therapy on Cognitive Function and Depression for Mild Dementia Patients in a Community
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Shin Song-Jae
Lee Jae-Shin
Kim Su-Kyoung
Jeon Byoung-Jin
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of group occupational therapy on the cognitive function and depression of patients with mild dementia within a community. Methods : The subjects of this study were 29 people with mild dementia living in a community. The period of administration was three times a week for 50 minutes per session for four weeks. We assessed their cognitive function and level of depression. One group pre-post test design was implemented as an experimental study to compare the results before and after applying the group occupational therapy. Results : The cognitive function and level of depression in patients with mild dementia improved significantly after receiving group occupational therapy. Conclusion : The results showed that group occupational therapy is effective for improving the cognitive function and level of depression for patients with mild dementia within a community.
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KEYWORD
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Cognitive function, Depression, Group occupational therapy, Mild dementia
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