Art-Based Cognitive Intervention for Older Adults with Alzheimer's
Author Information
Author(s): Yan Yuanjiao, Huang Chenshan, Shi Yanhong, Lin Rong, Li Hong
Primary Institution: Fujian Medical University
Hypothesis
The staged integral art-based cognitive intervention (SIACI) will improve cognitive function in older adults on the Alzheimer's disease spectrum.
Conclusion
Older adults on the Alzheimer's disease spectrum who participated in the SIACI program experienced improved cognition and psychological health.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention group showed greater improvement in general cognitive functions compared to the control group.
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in language, memory, quality of life, sleep quality, and physical activity level at T1.
- Group differences in sleep quality remained statistically significant at the 6-month follow-up.
Takeaway
Doing art activities can help older people think better and feel happier.
Methodology
Participants were randomized into an intervention group and a wait-list control group, with the intervention group undergoing a 16-week art-based cognitive program.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 71.6 years; 34.7% males and 65.3% females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.009
Confidence Interval
95% CIs, 0.4 to 2.5
Statistical Significance
p=0.009
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