컴퓨터 인지강화 프로그램이 경도인지장애 노인의 인지기능, 우울, 자아존중감 및 일상생활 수행능력에 미치는 효과

• Published in: Sŏngin Kanho Hakhoe chi Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 691 - 700
• Main Authors: 김명숙(Kim, Myoungsuk), 임경춘(Lim, Kyung-Choon)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국성인간호학회 2016
• Subjects: 우울; 일상생활 수행능력능력; Mild cognitive impairment; 자아존중감; Activity of daily living; 경도인지장애; Depression; Cognition; Self-esteem; 인지기능
• ISSN: 1225-4886; 2288-338X

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a computerized cognitive training on older adults affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in terms of cognitive function, depression, self-esteem, and activities of daily living (ADL). Methods: This study used a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. A total of 53 older adults who reside in long-term care facilities were recruited, 26 subjects for an experimental group and 27 subjects for a control group. A computerized cognitive training was performed for 20~40 minutes/day, three days/week for ten weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 21.0 with $x^2$ test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test. Results: Scores of MMSE (t=3.30, p=.002), depression (t=-2.15, p=.036), and self-esteem (t=2.76, p=.008) were significantly better in the experimental group than the control group. However, the difference in ADL (t=-1.01, p=.316) was not significant between the two groups. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the computerized cognitive training can be used as an effective nursing intervention to improve cognitive function and self-esteem and lower depression among older adults with MCI.