2010, Number 1
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Rev Mex Med Fis Rehab 2010; 22 (1)
Cognitive training program in older adults
Garamendi AF, Delgado RDA, Amaya AMA
Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 26-31
PDF size: 114.71 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Objective: Demonstrate that a cognitive stimulation exercise program improve cognitive impairment in older adults.
Material and methods: Observational, longitudinal, prospective, cohort study, conducted in Family Medicine Units of IMSS in Monterrey, NL, with a sample of 68 patients of 60 years old or greater, both sexes, who at the Lobo Mini-Exam Cognitive Test (MEC) and/or Brief Neuropsychological Assessment in Spanish (NEUROPSI) showed cognitive impairment. A cognitive stimulation exercise program was applied and at the end patients were assessed again and data were analyzed with Wilcoxon test.
Results: In the Lobo Mini-Exam Cognitive Test (MEC) there was an improvement of 15.2% and a 16.33% improvement in the Brief Neuropsychological Assessment, a significant difference p ‹ 0.05 was found when the initial and final results were compared.
Conclusion: Cognitive impairment improved with the application of a cognitive stimulation exercise program in older adults.
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