Effect of individualized social activities on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility

The study examined the effect of an individualized social activities intervention (ISAI) on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility. This randomized control trial consisted of 52 older adults (65 years of age or older). A 2 (group condition) x 2 (time of measurement) design was used to compare the control (treatment-as-usual) and intervention (treatment-as-usual plus ISAI) conditions at pre- and post-treatment. ISAI consisted of 30- to 60-minute sessions for up to 15 consecutive days. Intent-to-treat analyses indicated a significant Time x Group Condition interaction on quality of life, with this effect remaining when only completer data were included. There was no evidence of a significant treatment effect on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Findings suggest that individualized social activities are a promising treatment for cognitively impaired geriatric inpatients.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Alabama Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• DiNapoli, Elizabeth Ann

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Scogin, Forrest Ray

Contributors dc:contributor

• Crowther, Martha R.
• Allen, Rebecca S.
• Roskos-Ewoldsen, Beverly
• Mundy, Michael

• Psychology

Statement dc:rights

• All rights reserved by the author unless otherwise indicated.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US, English

Dc Identifier Other

u0015_0000001_0001657
DiNapoli_alatus_0004D_11965

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ir.ua.edu:123456789/2108