Effect of Tablet-based Cognitive Intervention on Cognition in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study
10.12779/dnd.2023.22.4.130
- Author:
Ji Young PARK
1
;
Seon Ae CHOI
;
Jae Joon KIM
;
Yu Jeong PARK
;
Chi Kyung KIM
;
Geum Joon CHO
;
Seong-Beom KOH
;
Sung Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Geumcheon Center for Dementia, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders
2023;22(4):130-138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:and Purpose: Growing evidence has shown that cognitive interventions can mitigate cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most previous cognitive interventions have been group-based programs. Due to their intrinsic limitations, group-based programs are not widely used in clinical practice. Therefore, we have developed a tablet-based cognitive intervention program. This preliminary study investigated the feasibility and effects of a 12-week structured tablet-based program on cognitive function in patients with MCI.
Methods:We performed a single-arm study on 24 patients with MCI. The participants underwent a tablet-based cognitive intervention program 5 times a week over a 12-week period. The primary outcome was changes in cognitive function, measured using the Korean version of the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Packet (CERAD-K). Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, within two weeks of the last program (post-intervention), and at the six-month follow-up session.
Results:The completion rate of the tablet-based program was 83.3% in patients with MCI.The program improved cognitive function based on the CERAD-K total score (p=0.026), which was maintained for at least three months (p=0.004). There was also an improvement in the depression scale score (p=0.002), which persisted for three months (p=0.027).
Conclusions:Our 12-week structured tablet-based program is feasible for patients with MCI.Furthermore, although further studies with a double-arm design are required, the program appears to be an effective strategy to prevent cognitive decline in patients with MCI.
