경도인지장애 노인에게 적용한 웃음요법병합 인지강화 프로그램의 효과

• Published in: Sŏngin Kanho Hakhoe chi Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 34 - 45
• Main Authors: 지은주(Ji, Eunjoo), 김옥수(Kim, Oksoo)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국성인간호학회 2014
• Subjects: 우울; Executive function; Laughter therapy; Mild cognitive impairment; 웃음요법; Self-efficacy; 경도인지장애; Depression; 인지기능; 자기효능감
• ISSN: 1225-4886; 2288-338X

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of laughter therapy and cognitive reinforcement program on self-efficacy, depression and cognitive functions of the elderly with mild cognitive impairments (MCI). Methods: The study design was a non-equivalent control group pre and posttest design. Thirty-six subjects over the age of 65 with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment were assigned either to a treatment or a comparison group. Data were collected from February 7 to March 27, 2012 in the dementia supporting center. An eight week treatment program that included laughter therapy coupled with a cognitive reinforcing program including hand exercise, laughter dance routine, laughter technic and cognitive training for attention, memory, orientation and execution skill. Results: MoCA-K (t=-6.86, p<.001) and Stroop test CW correct (t=-2.54, p=.008), self-efficacy (t=-3.62, p=.001) in the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the comparison group. Reported depression (t=2.29, p=.014), Stroop test CW error (U=53.50, p<.001) in the treatment group was significantly less than the comparison group. Conclusion: In this study, the treatment was effective in improving self-efficacy, cognitive function and reducing depression in the elderly with MCI.