Feasibility Testing of Neurobic Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Issued Date
2024-03-01
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25869981
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26300559
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85184202171
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Journal of Health Science and Medical Research
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42
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2
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Journal of Health Science and Medical Research Vol.42 No.2 (2024)
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Sanghuachang W., Hengudomsub P., Chaimongkol N., Kotchabhakdi N. Feasibility Testing of Neurobic Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research Vol.42 No.2 (2024). doi:10.31584/jhsmr.2023979 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/97192
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Feasibility Testing of Neurobic Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Abstract
Objective: To explore the feasibility of neurobic exercise intervention among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Material and Methods: This pilot study used a two-group pre-post test, with a follow-up design. Older adults with MCI were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=10) or the control group (n=10). Measurements included: the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) and the Common Objects Memory Test (COMT). Acceptability was assessed using a satisfaction and helpfulness rating scale and open-ended questions. Results: The intervention group had a significant reduction in IQCODE relative change score, indicating improvement in cognitive decline, and had a significantly higher COMT relative change score, indicating improvement in cognitive performance at 3 and 6 weeks. Participants reported high satisfaction with the overall activities, and rated the intervention helpful. Conclusion: The neurobic exercise intervention was feasible and acceptable for Thai community-dwelling older adults.