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Effectiveness of Non-Face-to-Face Dementia Prevention Program on Cognitive function and Depression in Community-dwelling Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea (preprint)
researchsquare; 2022.
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| PREPRINT-RESEARCHSQUARE | ID: ppzbmed-10.21203.rs.3.rs-2368250.v1
ABSTRACT
Background:
Continuous participation of dementia prevention program is important to the community-dwelling elderly. Therefore, reducing treatment gaps using non-face-to-face program is important in COVID-19. The aim of this study is to introduce evidence-based non face-to-face dementia prevention program in Korean context, and to identify the effect of non-face-to-face dementia prevention program on cognitive function and depression of community-dwelling elderly during the COVID 19 pandemic.Methods:
A total of 101 community-dwelling elderly without dementia participated in 12 sessions of a non-face-to-face dementia prevention program designed by occupational therapist. Cognitive functions and depression were tested.Results:
Every item of cognitive function was maintained, and memory increased. The symptoms of depression decreased significantly. From the opinions of the participants, participation in new activities, reduction of boredom, communication, and reminisce were benefits of this program.Conclusions:
Non-face-to-face dementia prevention program is an effective method to maintain and increase cognitive function and prevent depression on community-dwelling elderly. The community-based non-face-to-face occupational therapy program of this study is useful to give chance to participate in continuous activities during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Main subject:
Cognition Disorders
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Dementia
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Depressive Disorder
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COVID-19
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Preprint
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