Meta-Cognitive Group Intervention for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Rotenberg Shlomit, Anderson Nicole, Dawson Deirdre
Primary Institution: University of Toronto, Baycrest Academy for Research & Education
Hypothesis
Can a meta-cognitive group intervention improve engagement in daily activities for older adults with subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment?
Conclusion
Both ASPIRE and Brain-Education interventions can improve subjective cognition, self-efficacy, and engagement in daily activities, but they operate through different mechanisms.
Supporting Evidence
- ASPIRE showed clinically significant improvement in 32.5% of untrained activities.
- Brain Education showed clinically significant improvement in 30.6% of untrained activities.
- Both interventions improved subjective cognition and self-efficacy.
Takeaway
This study looked at a group program to help older people with memory issues stay active and engaged, and found that both the program and a control group helped in similar ways.
Methodology
A double-blind randomized controlled trial with qualitative evaluation.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.879
Statistical Significance
p=0.879
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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