Group External Memory Aid Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment

<p>Short-term memory deficits associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) make complex daily activities challenging. External memory aids (EMA) could help compensate for impairments. The study purpose was to examine the effects of group EMA treatment for individuals with MCI on functional EMA use, cognitive abilities, maintenance of skills, and EMA preference. Six participants (divided into wait-list control and treatment groups) completed six weekly group treatment sessions. Post-treatment participants slightly increased or maintained functional EMA use and cognitive abilities. Mixed results related to maintenance of skills indicated the importance of treatment to reinforce EMA use. Clinical implications and research directions will be discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Worldwide Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Lanzi, Alyssa

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sarah Wallace
• Caterina Staltari
• Diane Williams

• external memory aids
• group treatment
• mild cognitive impairment

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/100

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-1099