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KMID : 1034520210150020021
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Journal of Occupational Therapy for the Aged and Dementia
2021 Volume.15 No. 2 p.21 ~ p.33
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Experience of the Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment Participating in the Woodworking Program
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Lee Hyun-Joo
Kim Sang-Hee
Ban Si-Woo
Jeon Myoung-Ok
Shin Hye-Ri
Kim Young-Sun
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study is to examine the effect on the participation experience of the older adults by applying the woodworking program to the older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Methods : The subjects of this study were 12 older adults people aged 65 years who had mild cognitive impairment using the dementia safety center in S city. Among them, telephone interviews were conducted on 9 people, excluding three out of 12 who were dropped out.
Results : Meaning and patterns were categorized by four topics in the experience of participating in the woodworking program for the older adults with mild cognitive impairment. First, they restored their confidence and self-esteem with their own works. Second, they gained vitality in their lives through new experiences and memories of carpentry activities. Third, they confirmed their functions and possibilities through the completion of the work. Fourth, they identified their desire for learning and formed social relationships.
Conclusion : It was confirmed that the woodworking program had a positive effect on the participation experience of the older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Based on the results of this study, a multidimensional study should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of developing and distributing customized woodworking programs to the older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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KEYWORD
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Mild Cognitive Impairment, Older Adults, Woodworking Program, Qualitative Research
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