J Korean Acad Nurs.  2017 Jun;47(3):431-444. 10.4040/jkan.2017.47.3.431.

Effects of a Memory and Visual-Motor Integration Program for Older Adults Based on Self-Efficacy Theory

• Kim EH
• Suh SR

• KMID: 2426471
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2017.47.3.431

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to verify the effects of a memory and visual-motor integration program for older adults based on self-efficacy theory.
METHODS
A non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was implemented in this quasi-experimental study. The participants were 62 older adults from senior centers and older adult welfare facilities in D and G city (Experimental group=30, Control group=32). The experimental group took part in a 12-session memory and visual-motor integration program over 6 weeks. Data regarding memory self-efficacy, memory, visual-motor integration, and depression were collected from July to October of 2014 and analyzed with independent t-test and Mann-Whitney U test using PASW Statistics (SPSS) 18.0 to determine the effects of the interventions.
RESULTS
Memory self-efficacy (t=2.20, p=.031), memory (Z=-2.92, p=.004), and visual-motor integration (Z=-2.49, p=.013) increased significantly in the experimental group as compared to the control group. However, depression (Z=-0.90, p=.367) did not decrease significantly.
CONCLUSION
This program is effective for increasing memory, visual-motor integration, and memory self-efficacy in older adults. Therefore, it can be used to improve cognition and prevent dementia in older adults.

Keyword

Aged; Depression; Memory; Psychomotor performance; Self-efficacy

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Depression
Female
Humans
Male
*Memory
*Program Evaluation
Psychomotor Performance
*Self Efficacy
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