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http://dx.doi.org/10.22683/tsnr.2021.10.4.039

Analysis of Occupational Therapy Intervention Research for Improving Memory: Focus on Single-Subject Research Design in Korean Academic Journals  

Jung, Yu-Jin (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Wonkwang University Hospital / Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School, Wonkwang University)
Choi, Yoo-Im (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Wonkwang University)
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Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation / v.10, no.4, 2021 , pp. 39-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : This study aimed to identify the characteristics and analyze the quality of studies on memory improvement using a single-subject research design. Methods : Six studies were selected through the Research Information Sharing Service (RISS), Korean Studies Information Service System (KISS), and National Digital Science Library (NDSL). Keywords were memory training, stroke, early dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and single-subject research design. The characteristics and quality levels were analyzed between January 2011 and October 2020. Results : Regarding the quality level, the middle level (7-10 points) was 66.7% of the four articles, and the high level (11-14 points) was 33.3% of the two articles. Reversal designs were used in all studies. Independent variables were errorless learning, smartphone application, cognitive training system (CoTras), spaced retrieval training (SRT) with errorless learning, spaced retrieval training, and iPad applications. The dependent variables included memory, attention, electroencephalogram, instrumental activities of daily living, depression etc., which increased after the intervention. The total session, study period, and intervention time were varied. Conclusion : In single-subject research design related to memory training, occupational therapy intervention was confirmed as an effective method for improving memory and attention. The quality level of single-subject research design was moderate or higher, and high-quality level of studies should be conducted by additional design to increase the validity in the future.
Keywords
Cognitive dysfunction; Dementia; Memory dysfunction; Single-subject research design; Stroke; Quality level;
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