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The Effect of a Group Occupational Therapy on Cognitive Function and Depression for Mild Dementia Patients in a Community

  • Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
  • Abbr : Korean J of Occup Ther
  • 2013, 21(3), pp.45-60
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Occupational Therapy
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Working Therapeutics

신송재 1 Lee Jaeshin 2 kim, Su-kyoung 2 Byoungjin Jeon 3

1대전광역시립 제1노인전문병원
2건양대학교
3강원대학교

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ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of group occupational therapy on the cognitive function and depression of patients with mild dementia within a community. Methods : The subjects of this study were 29 people with mild dementia living in a community. The period of administration was three times a week for 50 minutes per session for four weeks. We assessed their cognitive function and level of depression. One group pre-post test design was implemented as an experimental study to compare the results before and after applying the group occupational therapy. Results : The cognitive function and level of depression in patients with mild dementia improved significantly after receiving group occupational therapy. Conclusion : The results showed that group occupational therapy is effective for improving the cognitive function and level of depression for patients with mild dementia within a community.

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