The effects computerized cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive function, depression, rehabilitative motivation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment : A pilot study

Abstract

Objective : This pilot study aims to investigate the effects of computerized cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive function, depression, and rehabilitative motivation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods : This pilot study follows a pre-post design and 15 older adults with MCI participated. The intervention comprised of 30-minute sessions 4 to 5 times a week for 4 weeks. The Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment-G (LOTCA-G), the short form Geriatric Depression Scale (SGDS-K), and a volitional questionnaire (VQ) were employed to assess cognitive function, depression, and rehabilitative motivation. A statistical analysis using the paired t-test was performed to determine changes after the intervention. Results : Older adults with MCI showed significant improvement in cognitive function after intervention (p=.003). There were no significant changes in depression (p=.055) or rehabilitative motivation (p=.116). Conclusion : These findings suggest that computerized cognitive rehabilitation may have a positive effect on the improvement of cognitive function in older adults with MCI.