Effects and Directionality of a Handicraft Intervention on Hand Function and High-Level Cognition in Older Adults
2024
Effects of a Handicraft Program on Older Adults' Hand Function and Cognition
Sample size: 53
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kobayashi-Cuya Kimi, Ogawa Susumu, Iizuka Ai, Takahashi Tomoya, Suzuki Hiroyuki
Primary Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Hypothesis
Can a manual dexterity program improve hand function and cognitive abilities in older adults?
Conclusion
A short-term manual dexterity program may help prevent declines in executive function among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved a 12-week program focusing on handicrafts and creative cooking.
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or an active control group.
- Significant improvements were observed in hand dexterity and executive function.
Takeaway
Doing crafts and cooking can help older people think better and use their hands more skillfully.
Methodology
A single-blind crossover randomized controlled trial with a 12-week manual dexterity program.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 75.2 years, 83% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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