Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center
Background: This study investigated the effectiveness of an integrative medicine program (IMP) for dementia prevention on cognitive function, depression and quality of life (QOL) of elderly in a public health center. Methods: This study employed a before-after study design to assess effectiveness of...
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| description | Background: This study investigated the effectiveness of an integrative medicine program (IMP) for dementia prevention on cognitive function, depression and quality of life (QOL) of elderly in a public health center. Methods: This study employed a before-after study design to assess effectiveness of the IMP for dementia prevention for community dwelling elderly over 60 without diagnosis of dementia. Cognitive function was measured using the Mini Mental State Examination for Dementia screening (MMSE-DS), digit span test (DST) and trail making test (TMT). The Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form- Korean version (GDSSF-K) and EQ-5D were used to evaluate depression and health-related quality of life. The IMP composed of acupuncture, moxibustion, physical activities, meditation, laughter therapy and music therapy was held once a week over 8 weeks. A paired t-test was used to compare the pre and post-test results. Results: After screening 93 people, a total of 48 were included in the analysis. Evaluation of the cognitive function revealed that TMT-A (p = 0.028) and TMT-B (p = 0.0013) were significantly reduced, but MMSE-DS (p = 0.309) and DST (DSF: p = 0.855, DSB: p = 0.176) were not statistically significant. Depression (p < 0.01) and preventive behavior for dementia (p < 0.0001) of the participants were improved after the IMP. Conclusion: The IMP for dementia prevention may have beneficial effects on cognitive function and depression of elderly. However, a well-designed follow-up study is needed to confirm this conclusion. Keywords: Integrative medicine program, Cognitive function, Public health center, Korean medicine, Health promotion program |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d0eddf23a9d45cfa826c3281e568de12025-08-20T01:55:46ZengElsevierIntegrative Medicine Research2213-42202019-06-018213313710.1016/j.imr.2019.04.008Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health centerHae In Ahn0Min Kyung Hyun1Hongeun Branch Center (Korean Medicine Health Promotion Center), Seodaemun-gu Community Health Center, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author at: Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, 123, Dongdae-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do 38066, Republic of Korea.Background: This study investigated the effectiveness of an integrative medicine program (IMP) for dementia prevention on cognitive function, depression and quality of life (QOL) of elderly in a public health center. Methods: This study employed a before-after study design to assess effectiveness of the IMP for dementia prevention for community dwelling elderly over 60 without diagnosis of dementia. Cognitive function was measured using the Mini Mental State Examination for Dementia screening (MMSE-DS), digit span test (DST) and trail making test (TMT). The Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form- Korean version (GDSSF-K) and EQ-5D were used to evaluate depression and health-related quality of life. The IMP composed of acupuncture, moxibustion, physical activities, meditation, laughter therapy and music therapy was held once a week over 8 weeks. A paired t-test was used to compare the pre and post-test results. Results: After screening 93 people, a total of 48 were included in the analysis. Evaluation of the cognitive function revealed that TMT-A (p = 0.028) and TMT-B (p = 0.0013) were significantly reduced, but MMSE-DS (p = 0.309) and DST (DSF: p = 0.855, DSB: p = 0.176) were not statistically significant. Depression (p < 0.01) and preventive behavior for dementia (p < 0.0001) of the participants were improved after the IMP. Conclusion: The IMP for dementia prevention may have beneficial effects on cognitive function and depression of elderly. However, a well-designed follow-up study is needed to confirm this conclusion. Keywords: Integrative medicine program, Cognitive function, Public health center, Korean medicine, Health promotion programhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422019300733 |
| spellingShingle | Hae In Ahn Min Kyung Hyun Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center Integrative Medicine Research |
| title | Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center |
| title_full | Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center |
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| title_short | Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center |
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