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KMID : 1143320230120030079
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2023 Volume.12 No. 3 p.79 ~ p.88
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Effect of Sensory Activity-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Group Program on Cognitive Function, Depression and Quality of Life of Dementia Patients Living in a Facility
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Lee Hey-Sig
Yang Min-Ah
Kim Jung-Ran
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Abstract
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Objective : This study was to apply a cognitive rehabilitation group program based on sensory activity in patients with dementia living in a facility and to check its effectiveness on cognitive function, depression, and quality of life (QOL).
Methods : Sensory-based cognitive rehabilitation group programs (20 sessions) were conducted for eight elderly with dementia over the age of 65 living in a nursing facility located in H-gun, Gangwon-do. The participants’ cognitive function, depression level, and QOL were evaluated before and after the program.
Results : The mean of Mini-Mental State Examination-Dementia Screening increased; however, there was no statistically significant difference. In contrast, the mean post-test score of the Subjective Memory Complaints Questionnaire decreased, and there was a statistically significant difference (p < .05). The mean post-evaluation score of Short Geriatric Depression Scale measured to confirm the decrease in depression compared to the pre-evaluation score, but there was no statistically significant difference. Finally, the mean post-evaluation score of the World Health Organization QOL assessment instrument-Brief confirmed the change in the QOL, and there was a statistically significant difference (p < .001).
Conclusion : This study will provide the basis for suggesting the usefulness of developing a sensory activity-based cognitive rehabilitation group program for dementia patients living in facilities.
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KEYWORD
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Cognition, Psychology, Quality of life, Sensory-based activities
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