Action research of creative expression therapy for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2018.05.020
- VernacularTitle:创造性故事疗法对轻度认知障碍老年人的干预效果研究
- Author:
Junyu ZHAO
1
;
Hong LI
;
Aiping YANG
;
Yuan WEI
;
Qiuhua CHEN
Author Information
1. 350122,福州市 福建医科大学护理学院
- Keywords:
Mild Cognitive Impairment;
Cognitive Therapy;
Aged
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2018;53(5):606-611
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To establish the standard paths of creative expression cognitive intervention program for Chinese older adults with mild cognitive impairment(MCI).Methods Thirty MCI older adults received creative expression cognitive program twice per week for six weeks.The action research process was implemented through plan,action,observation and reflection to constantly modify and improve the paths.The Montreal cognitive assessment scale(MoCA),daily living activity scale(ADL),self-made creative story-telling therapy activity observation table and feedback form were used to evaluate the effects of program.Results The standard paths of the creative expression cognitive intervention program for Chinese older adults with MCI were established through the action research method.There were no significant differences in MoCA and ADL before and after intervention(P＞0.05).The attending intention,attention,expression ability,communication skills,participant levels,enjoyment had been significantly improved through this program (P＜0.05).Patients believed that the creative storytelling was able to stimulate their creativity and expression ability,help them attain more social support and trust,thus they would be more willing to involve and cooperate in developing group activities.Conclusion The creative expression cognitive intervention activity is an effective and feasible non-pharmacological treatment for Chinese older adults with MCI.It provides an economical,convenient,easy to implement,and higher participatory nursing suitable technology for elderly service industry.
