The Effects of Self-Care Intervention Programs for Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2019 Nov;40(11):973-980. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1619202. Epub 2019 Jul 19.

Abstract

This study examined the effects of a self-care intervention program on self-efficacy, dementia-preventive behavior, cognitive function, depression, and quality of life in elderly with mild cognitive impairment. The study employed a quasi-experimental study design using a nonequivalent control group pre-post. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, independent t-test, and repeated-measures ANOVA. The results of the study showed that the program reduced dementia risk and strengthened self-care ability in older adults with MCI.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cognitive Dysfunction / psychology
  • Cognitive Dysfunction / therapy*
  • Controlled Before-After Studies
  • Dementia / etiology
  • Dementia / prevention & control*
  • Depression / etiology
  • Depression / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Care*
  • Self Efficacy