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Interventions for older persons reporting memory difficulties: a randomized controlled pilot study

Cohen‐Mansfield, Jiska, Cohen, Rinat, Buettner, Linda, Eyal, Nitza, Jakobovits, Hanna, Rebok, George, Rotenberg‐Shpigelman, Shlomit, Sternberg, Shelley·2015·International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare three different interventions for persons who report memory difficulties: health promotion, cognitive training, and a participation‐centered course, using a single‐blind, randomized controlled design. Methods: Participants were 44 Israeli adults with memory complaints, aged 65 years or older. The main outcome variable was the Global Cognitive Score assessed using the MindStreams® mild cognitive impairment assessment, a computerized cognitive assessment. The Mini‐Mental State Examination and the self‐report of memory difficulties were also utilized. To assess well‐being, the UCLA Loneliness Scale‐8 was used. Health was evaluated by self‐report instruments. Results: All three interventions resulted in significant improvement in cognitive function as measured by the computerized cognitive assessment. All approaches seemed to decrease loneliness. The only variable which showed a significant difference among the groups is the self‐report of memory difficulties, in which the cognitive training group participants reported greater improvement than the other groups. Conclusion: Multiple approaches should be offered to older persons with memory complaints. The availability of diverse options would help fit the needs of a heterogeneous population. An educational media effort to promote the public's understanding of the efficacy of these multiple approaches is needed. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • All 6 papers focusing on interventions for individuals with SCD were carried out within randomized controlled trials.

    “All were carried out within randomized controlled trials [55, 56, 61, 66, 68, 69].”
  • With regard to psychotherapeutic interventions, no data in individuals with SCD were identified, while data regarding psychoeducational approaches addressing individuals with SCD are available from four research groups.

    “With regard to psychotherapeutic interventions, no data in individuals with SCD were identified, while data regarding psychoeducational approaches addressing individuals with SCD are available from four research groups [55, 56, 61, 66, 68, 69].”
  • A total of four research groups described psychoeducational interventions for individuals with SCD alone or in combination with cognitive training and CBT-based interventions and MBSR-based interventions.

    “A total of four research groups described psychoeducational interventions alone [61] or in combination with cognitive training and CBT-based interventions [66] and MBSR-based interventions [55, 56, 68, 69]”
  • At 10 weeks follow-up, a trend on decreasing loneliness was detected in all three intervention groups, and self-reported memory difficulties were reduced significantly (p ≤ 0.05) in the study of Cohen-Mansfield et al.

    “However, at 10 weeks follow-up, a trend on decreasing loneliness was detected in all three intervention groups, and self-reported memory difficulties were reduced significantly (p ≤ 0.05) in the study of Cohen-Mansfield et al. [66].”

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Authors
Cohen‐Mansfield, J., Cohen, R., Buettner, L., Eyal, N., Jakobovits, H., Rebok, G., Rotenberg‐Shpigelman, S., & Sternberg, S.
Affiliations
  • Tel Aviv University (IL)
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro (US)
  • Maccabi Healthcare Services (IL)
  • Johns Hopkins University (US)
  • Maccabi Healthcare Services Modiin Israel
Corresponding author
Cohen‐Mansfield, Jiska
Venue
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-07-07
Volume
30
Issue
5
Pages
478-486
ISSN
  • 0885-6230 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-1166
OpenAlex
W1530959151
Cited by
55
References
33
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 1
FWCI
3.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Maccabi Health Services
  • Ministry for Senior Citizens
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Functions and Memory
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
Keywords
memory impairment, older adults, cognitive training, health promotion, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive function, loneliness, well-being
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Analysis of Variance, Cognition, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Israel, Loneliness, Male, Memory, Memory Disorders, Patient Education as Topic, Pilot Projects, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Executive Function

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