Impact of Interventions on Cognitive Changes in Older Adults Who Have Fallen
Author Information
Author(s): Ansai Juliana, Pereira Graziele Norberto, de Melo Mariana Luiz, Sossai Mariana Ignácio, Maciel Leticia Teodoro, Silva de sá Mel, Dias Ana Laura Oliveira, Gramani-Say Karina
Primary Institution: Federal University of São Carlos
Hypothesis
Does adherence to interventions affect cognitive changes in older people with a history of falls?
Conclusion
Adherence to the intervention improved some cognitive performance, but did not significantly influence cognitive risk factors for falls.
Supporting Evidence
- The sample was composed of 55 participants, with 29 in the intervention group and 26 in the control group.
- The mean adherence to the intervention was 80.27%.
- The intervention group showed improved TDR performance compared to the control group.
Takeaway
This study looked at older people who have fallen and found that sticking to a plan can help with some thinking skills, but it didn't really change the risk of falling.
Methodology
A controlled, randomized, single-center clinical trial with cognitive assessments at baseline and after 16 weeks.
Limitations
The study did not find significant changes in cognitive risk factors for falls despite adherence to the intervention.
Participant Demographics
Brazilian community-dwelling older adults with a history of recurrent falls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.034
Statistical Significance
p=0.034
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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