Mild Cognitive Impairment. Mild Cognitive Impairment, so stated
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Coloring mandala designs with 6 colored pencils, twice a week for 20 minutes for up to two months. Intervention 2: Control group: Free coloring with black pencil wi
Sponsors
Gonabad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Willingness to participate in the research and providing written consent to participate in the research. Having mild cognitive impairment (based on studies, a score of 24 (sometimes 23-25) is suspicious of cognitive impairment on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire). Absence of severe mental disorders or advanced dementia (based on family statements). Having the necessary physical and mental ability to perform the coloring activity. The ability to see and recognize mandala designs. Ability to communicate. No chronic diseases. Avoid taking medications that affect memory and cognitive function. No previous experience in coloring mandalas. Having at least basic reading and writing skills.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Physical or psychological problems that may prevent staining from occurring during the study. Unwillingness to continue research. Absence from more than two intervention sessions. Starting medications that affect cognitive function. The coloring process may cause significant stress or anxiety for the elderly person.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Function Of Older Adult. Timepoint: Before And After Intervention. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZohre Nazari
Gonabad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed