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KMID : 1143320180070030047
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2018 Volume.7 No. 3 p.47 ~ p.58
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Improvement of Attention and Short-term Memory of Mild Dementia Using iPad Applications: A Single Case Study
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Hwangbo Seung-Woo
Kim Moon-Young
Kim Jong-Bae
Park Ha-Eun
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Abstract
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Objective : This study was conducted to investigate the effects of iPad applications on improvement of attention and short-term memory in mild dementia.
Methods : A single-case experimental study using A-B-A design was conducted. A total of 20 sessions, including 5 each for baseline phase A and A’ and 10 for the intervention phase, were provided to the subject. Interventions were only provided during the intervention phase and were iOS-based iPad applications named “Memorado-Moving Balls” and “Circles.” “Fit Brains-Matching Pairs” and “Fit-Brains-Spot the Difference” were used for each session to evaluate attention and short-term memory. MMSE-K, K-TMT-e A and B, and DST assessment tools were used pre- and post-intervention to assess attention and memory.
Result : Fit Brains scores indicated improvement in both attention and memory during the intervention phase. K-TMT-e A showed 3 increased correct points and 3 reduced error points, and B showed 7 increased correct points and 2 reduced error points in post-tests, but the DST and MMSE-K showed no meaningful change.
Conclusion : This single-case study identified improvements in attention and short-term memory in a person with mild dementia using iPad applications. Further studies regarding different applications and larger samples with long-term designs are necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Attention, Evidence-based Practice, iPad Application, Memory, Mild Dementia
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