Mild Cognitive Impairment - MCI
Conditions
Interventions
Visual art therapy using Zentangle methods
Health education not related to brain health
Sponsors
University of Dodoma
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older adult = 60 years old, living in the community in Chamwino district, Dodoma region in Tanzania. Diagnosis of MCI as per DSM-IV criteria for minor neurocognitive disorder (as clinically assessed by the psychiatrist), not meeting the DSM-IV criteria for major neurocognitive disorder and functional independence as assessed by Katz ADL index (Petersen 2004; 2009). Must consent to participate in the study, and able to travel to the venue and participate in 12 sessions of art therapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who report significant impairments in hearing and/ or visual Those who regularly practice visual art Those who have severe physical illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive function - measured using Tanzanian version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA), Modified from the original Kiswahili version of MoCA after its validation demonstrated less utility and needed modification, Translated 5 minutes protocol of Hong Kong MoCA and IDEA Cognitive screening | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms measured by Kiswahili-Short-form Geriatric Depression Scale (K-GDS-SF) Emotional Wellbeing measured by Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5) Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) measured by Kiswahili-Lawton-IADL | — |
Countries
United Republic of Tanzania
Contacts
Public ContactStephen Kibusi
Site Supervisor
Outcome results
None listed