Influence of a Relaxation Program, Cognitive Training and a Combination of Both Intervention Forms On Neuropsychological and Affective Parameters in Elderly Care Home Residents - 09/06/15
Résumé |
Introduction |
Evaluation of non-medical interventions on cognitive and emotional competence in old age is among the goals of research in clinical gerontopsychology.
Aims |
The goals of our study were to assess the impact of and analyze the differences between a cognitive training program, relaxation training according to Jacobson and a combination of both forms of intervention on cognitive performance, well-being and pain in older people.
Methods |
26 care home residents (group 1) underwent the Jacobson relaxation training first, followed by a combination of relaxation and cognitive training. 24 participants (group 2) underwent a cognitive training program in the first instance followed by the combined intervention. Various psychological tests were implemented at three time points of measurement.
Results |
- | Significant improvement in dementia screening, in visual short-term memory and working memory both after the relaxation training only as also after combination training |
- | Relevant improved performance in ultra short-term memory after combination training |
- | Significant reduction in depression scores in both study groups |
- | Relevant improvement in state of well-being after all training variants |
Conclusion |
Jacobson relaxation has a markedly stronger positive effect in optimizing the cognitive and emotional status of elderly persons compared to the more frequently propagandized and implemented cognitive training.
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Vol 30 - N° S1
P. 1447 - mars 2015 Retour au numéro
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