• 대한치매학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.130-138
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• 2023

Background and Purpose: Growing evidence has shown that cognitive interventions can mitigate cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most previous cognitive interventions have been group-based programs. Due to their intrinsic limitations, group-based programs are not widely used in clinical practice. Therefore, we have developed a tablet-based cognitive intervention program. This preliminary study investigated the feasibility and effects of a 12-week structured tablet-based program on cognitive function in patients with MCI. Methods: We performed a single-arm study on 24 patients with MCI. The participants underwent a tablet-based cognitive intervention program 5 times a week over a 12-week period. The primary outcome was changes in cognitive function, measured using the Korean version of the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Packet (CERAD-K). Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, within two weeks of the last program (post-intervention), and at the six-month follow-up session. Results: The completion rate of the tablet-based program was 83.3% in patients with MCI. The program improved cognitive function based on the CERAD-K total score (p=0.026), which was maintained for at least three months (p=0.004). There was also an improvement in the depression scale score (p=0.002), which persisted for three months (p=0.027). Conclusions: Our 12-week structured tablet-based program is feasible for patients with MCI. Furthermore, although further studies with a double-arm design are required, the program appears to be an effective strategy to prevent cognitive decline in patients with MCI.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program application on cognition and depression of patients with mild cognitive impairment, and to find an intervention method that can enhance active participation of patients with mild cognitive impairment. Methods : In this study, 50 mild cognitive impairment patients were divided into a treatment group (25 patients) and a control group (25 patients). The treatment group was applied with a transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program, while the control group received a placebo transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program. Both groups received five 50-minute sessions per week (one session per day) for six weeks (total of 30 sessions). NCSE was used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the patients before and after treatment intervention. Moreover, K-BDI was conducted to examine the depression of the patients. Results : As a result of the transcranial direct current stimulation and a virtual reality program intervention, the cognitive function of both treatment and control group significantly (p<.05) improved, and the depression of both treatment and control group significantly (p<.05) decreased. Moreover, the changes in cognitive functions and depression were significant between the two groups¸ treatment and control group (p<.05). Conclusion : The results of the study showed that the application of the transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program significantly improved the cognitive function of mild cognitive impairment patients and decreased the depression of them. Therefore, it could be concluded that the transcranial direct current stimulation and virtual reality program was an intervention method which positively affects the cognitive function and depression of mild cognitive impairment patients.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.209-219
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• 2020

본 연구는 인지 중재프로그램에 따른 경증치매노인의 인지기능, 자아존중감, 생활만족도의 차이를 알아보고자 실시되었다. 2018년 7월부터 10월까지 G시에 위치한 요양병원에 입원중인 경증치매노인 30명을 대상으로 전산화인지프로그램과 인지통합프로그램, 전산화인지프로그램과 인지통합프로그램을 병행한 프로그램을 주 2회 30분씩 총 12주 적용하였으며, 전산화인지프로그램과 인지통합프로그램을 병행한 프로그램은 전산화인지프로그램 15분과 인지통합프로그램 15분을 병행하여 적용하였다. 사전 및 사후평가는 인지기능, 자아존중감, 생활만족도 검사를 실시하였다. 인지 중재프로그램을 적용한 각각 세 집단의 인지기능, 자아존중감, 생활만족도의 전후를 알아본 결과 모든 항목에서 유의미한 수준으로 향상되었다. 인지 중재프로그램에 따른 경증치매노인의 인지기능, 자아존중감, 생활만족도의 차이를 알아본 결과 모든 항목에서 전산화인지프로그램과 인지통합프로그램을 병행하여 적용한 집단이 높은 효과를 보였다. 따라서 노인의 인지기능, 자아존중감, 생활만족도 향상을 위해 대상자의 특성에 따라 다양한 인지 중재프로그램을 적용한다면 효과적인 작업치료 중재가 될 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.511-520
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• 2021

본 연구는 인지프로그램 참여에 따른 경도인지장애 노인들의 일상생활활동 수행과 우울 수준의 변화를 분석하기 위한 단일집단 사전-사후설계 유사실험 연구이다. 연구대상은 J시 거주 W 복지센터를 이용하고 있는 경도인지장애 노인 16명이며, 주당 2회씩 총 8주간의 인지프로그램에 참여하였으며, 프로그램 참여에 따른 대상자들의 일상생활활동 수행수준과 우울의 변화를 평가하였다. 그 결과, 인지프로그램 참여 후 대상자들의 일상생활활동 수행수준이 유의하게 향상되었으며, 우울 수준이 통계적으로 유의미하게 감소되었다. 따라서, 경도인지장애 노인들의 일상생활활동 수행수준을 향상시키고, 우울 수준을 감소시키기 위해서 인지프로그램을 중재프로그램으로 활용하여야 할 것이며, 이 과정에서, 경도인지장애 노인들의 참여를 적극적으로 유도할 필요가 있다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.707-717
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was to develop and verify the effects of the exercise-cognitive combined dual-task training program on cognitive function and depression of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: A non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. The participants were assigned into two groups: an experimental group receiving an exercise-cognitive combined dual-task (n=20) and a control group receiving a simple-task (n=18). After 8 weeks of intervention (2 days per week), the change in depression and cognitive functions were compared between the groups. Results: General cognitive function (t=-2.81, p=.011), frontal cognitive function (Z=-3.50, p<.001), attention/working memory function (U=-2.91, p=.004), depression (t=4.96, p<.001) of the experimental group were significantly increased than those of the control group. Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that an exercise-cognitive combined dual-task program for MCI was effective in improving general cognitive function, frontal and executive function, attention/working memory function, and reducing depression.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate changes in cognitive functions, depression and life-satisfaction for elderly participants with mild cognitive impairments participating in an individual cognitive improvement program. Methods: A quasi-experimental with non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was implemented. The participants were senior citizens over 65 years of age who had been clinically diagnosed with mild cognitive impairments in G City and J Province (experimental group: 29, control group: 27). The experimental group participated in the individual cognitive improvement program based on Korean traditional tales and games for nine weeks. Results: After the intervention, only the participants in the experimental group reported significant improvement in K-MMSE (t=-2.5, p=.016), MoCA-K (t=-2.6, p=.008), depression (t=3.51, p=.001), and life satisfaction (t=-2.75, p=.008) when compared to those in the control group. Conclusion: These results indicated that the individual cognitive improvement program was effective in improving cognitive functions, depression, and life-satisfaction among the elderly with mild cognitive impairments. Therefore, the application of this individual cognitive improvement program developed in this study by visiting nurses may strengthen the cognitive functions of seniors with mild cognitive impairments.

• 한국노년학
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.801-824
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• 2019

현 고령화 사회로 치매에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 하지만 치매예방에 대한 국가 차원의 프로그램이 미흡한 실정이다. 치매 예방 프로그램과 보급을 위해, 인지 기능 향상 프로그램을 실시하고 인지 기능 변별력, 구성력, 사고력, 기억력, 집중력으로 나누어 평가하여, 이러한 프로그램이 노인의 인지 기능에 구체적으로 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 한다. 실버인지 건강 프로그램을 편성하고, 실험 군과 대조군을 모집해 3개월 동안 프로그램을 실시하고 실험 군과 대조군을 대상으로 MMSE-DS, 노인 우울척도, 인지영역테스트 실시하여 설문조사 방법을 통해 전후를 비교, 분석한다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 프로그램 진행 전과 후의 인지 기능, MMSE-DS, 노인 우울척도를 비교한 결과 인지건강프로그램이 인지기능, MMSE-DS 및 노인우울척도 개선에 유의한 효과가 있었다. 2. 인지 기능을 5개 영역으로 나누어 테스트한 결과 기억력, 사고력, 집중력, 변별력, 구성력 순으로 향상되었다. 3. 인지건강 프로그램 실시 후 기억력과 사고력이 가장 많은 변화를 보였는데 뇌의 노화가 기억력과 사고력 부분에 많이 일어나므로, 이에 대한 집중적인 교육이 더 좋은 효과를 가져 올 수 있다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.43-53
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• 2023

Objectives: We developed an integrated cognitive function improvement program comprising cognitive, emotional, and physical domains, and remotely applied it to middle-aged adults to investigate its effects on oral health, cognitive function, and mental health improvement. Methods: The experimental group underwent the program remotely, using the Zoom platform. A total of 24 participants were recruited and divided into 12 experimental and 12 control groups. The program comprised cognitive, emotional, and physical activities. The sessions lasted 90 min and were performed twice a week for 6 weeks from April to May 2022. Results: Cognitive function, arousal, physical, and mental stress were significantly improved in the experimental group after the intervention than at the baseline (p<0.05). Regarding oral health, tongue plaque decreased 1.34-fold (p<0.01) and saliva increased 1.04-fold (p<0.05) in the experimental group after the intervention than at the baseline. Moreover, the experimental group showed significant improvements in tongue plaque and saliva than the control group (p<0.05 for tongue plaque and p<0.01 for saliva). Regarding mental health, social support significantly increased 11.67-fold (p<0.05) in the experimental group than at the baseline. The experimental group also showed significantly improved social support than the control group (p<0.01). Conclusions: The non-face-to-face integrated cognitive function improvement program for middle-aged adults improved their cognitive function and oral and mental health. Based on these findings, this program may be a useful health program tool for middle-aged individuals.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.81-95
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the effects of a group cognitive improvement program on cognitive function, depression and self-esteem in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Methods: This was an experimental study that employed a pre-post design of a non-equivalence control group. The subjects were 52 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment, 25 of whom were assigned to the experimental group and 27 to the control group. The program was conducted for a total of 12 sessions for 60 minutes each. Data were analyzed using the ${\chi}2-test$, Fisher's exact test, and Independent t-test with the SPSS 20.0 program. Results: After the intervention, the group who participated showed improvement in all areas of cognitive function based on MMSE-KC (F=26.37, p.<0.001), the Rey Complex Figure Test: copy (F=20.66, p.<0.001), Immediate memory of Seoul Verbal Learning Test-Elderly's version (F=29.68, p.<0.001), delayed memory (F=45.79 p.<0.001), memory recall (F=28.97, p.<0.001), Forward of Digit Span Test (F=9.25, p=.004), backward (F=8.33, p.=0.006), language comprehension (F=13.42, p.<0.001), and digit symbol coding (F=17.74, p.<0.001) relative to the control group. Moreover depression (F=24.09, p.<0.001) was decreased in program participants, whereas self-esteem (F=40.24, p.<0.001) was increased. Conclusion: The program could be a useful intervention because the results show that the group cognitive improvement program has a significant effect on cognitive function, depression and self-esteem in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2016

Purpose : The study was aimed to evaluate the improvement of cognitive and hand functions after the application of a complex rehabilitation intervention program on patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia who were living a regional community from. Methods : Subjects who were living in a regional sanatorium or who were outpatients of a community health center were enrolled from 2012. 2 to 2013.2 All subjects were enforced 8 cycles of a complex rehabilitation intervention program including RON dance, physical activity using therabands, reality awareness training, space retrieval training and handicraft activities. Results : There were significant improvement in LOTCA-G cognitive function and JTHFT hand function test after the application of a complex rehabilitation intervention program. Conclusion : The result shows a significant improvement in cognitive and hand functions after the application of a complex rehabilitation intervention program in patients with MCI and dementia. Therefore the authors suggest the vast studies of the cognitive function program development and hand function vitalization by the application of a complex rehabilitation intervention program.