Effect of cognitive rehabilitation on cognition and functional status in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Authors

  •   Aishwarya Paraswar B.P.Th, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  •   Janhavi Atre Assistant Professor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  •   Rasika Kaluskar Assistant Professor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  •   Rameshwari Korbekar Associate Professor , Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
  •   Mahendra Shende Principal, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.

Keywords:

Older Adults; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Cognition; Cognitive Exercises; 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Scale; Functional Status Questionnaire.

Abstract

Background: Cognitive Impairment is when a person has trouble remembering things or familiar peoples, learning new things, concentrating on their everyday tasks, or making decisions about their everyday lives. Cognitive impairment leads to more incredible difficulty to perform Activities of daily living (ADLs). Methods: This is an experimental study in which thirty older adult individuals were selected according to the convenience sampling technique between 61-80 years. The selected population were screened for cognitive impairment by Mini-Mental State Examination. The population chosen was treated by giving cognitive exercises. The treatment was given for 20 minutes, five days per week for four consecutive weeks. The outcomes measures used in the study was the Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Scale (6-CIT) and the Functional Status Questionnaire (FSQ). Result: There was significant improvement noted in the Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Scale and Functional Status Questionnaire scores. Conclusion: The study concludes that Cognitive Rehabilitation is effective in improving cognition and functional status in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

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2026-09-25

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Paraswar, A., Atre, J., Kaluskar, R., Korbekar, R., & Shende, M. (2026). Effect of cognitive rehabilitation on cognition and functional status in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy, 3(1), 28–31. Retrieved from https://www.vimsptcr.in/index.php/VIMSJPT/article/view/104

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Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021

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