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- Effects of a cognitive stimulation program on institutionalized older peoplePublication . Parola, Vítor; Coelho, Adriana; Neves, Hugo; Almeida, Maria; Gil, Isabel; Mouro, Ana; Apóstolo, JoâoEnquadramento: A evidência sugere que a estimulação cognitiva nos idosos tem resultados positivos na cognição e na sintomatologia depressiva. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia de um programa de estimulação cognitiva na cognição e sintomatologia depressiva em idosos institucionalizados. Metodologia: Estudo experimental numa amostra de 100 idosos. A versão portuguesa da Mini-Mental State Exami- nation e da Geriatric Depression Scale-15 foram aplicadas a cada um dos grupos no pré-teste e no pós-teste. O grupo experimental foi submetido a 14 sessões de estimulação cognitiva. Resultados: O programa de estimulação cognitiva melhorou a cognição (p < 0,01), não existindo diferenças estatisticamente significativas na sintomatologia depressiva quando se comparam ambos os grupos (p > 0,05). Do ponto de vista clínico, no grupo experimental verificou-se uma redução da sintomatologia depressiva (p < 0,05), sendo que o mesmo não sucede no grupo de controlo (p > 0,05). Conclusão: O programa de estimulação cognitiva melhorou significativamente a cognição, explicando 9,8% da va- riabilidade identificada. Os resultados obtidos são encorajadores, demonstrando que o programa produz benefícios para idosos institucionalizados, contribuindo, assim, para a manutenção da sua saúde mental.
- Efficacy of reminiscence in cognition, depressive symptoms and quality of life in institutionalized elderly: a systematic reviewPublication . Gil, Isabel; Costa, Paulo; Parola, Vítor; Cardoso, Daniela; Almeida, Maria; Apóstolo, JoãoObjective: To identify the best available evidence on the efficacy of Reminiscence Therapy in cognition, depressive symptoms and quality of life in elderly individuals with cognitive impairment. Method: The methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute was used. Studies focused on group Reminiscence Therapy aimed at institutionalized elderly people with cognitive impairment aged 65 or over were considered. The critical analysis, extraction and synthesis of results was performed by two independent researchers. Results: Four randomized clinical trials and two quasi-experimental studies (n=296) were included. Given the heterogeneous characteristics of studies found, it was impossible to perform a meta-analysis. Of the six studies included, two presented statistically significant results for efficacy in cognition, and three for efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms. In none of the studies was evaluated the elderly’s quality of life. Conclusion: Reminiscence Therapy has potential efficacy for maintaining cognition and decrease of depressive symptomatology in the target population.
- The use of the aged simulation suit in nursing students:a scoping reviewPublication . Coelho, Adriana; Parola, Vítor; Cardoso, Daniela; Duarte, Susana; Almeida, Maria; Apóstolo, JoãoBackground: The use of simulation in nurses’ training has increased over the past decades and provided the acquisition and development of several skills. However, data on the specific use of the aged simulation suit are scattered in the literature. Objective: To map interventions implemented in nursing students using the aged simulation suit. Review Method: Scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Two independent reviewers analyzed the relevance of the studies and extracted and synthesized data. Presentation and interpretation of results: Two studies were included in the review. Each intervention consisted of using the complete simulation suit and only some restrictors and lasted 1 to 3 hours. Instruments were used to measure empathy and learning efficacy. Both studies were implemented in 2nd-year students of the bachelor of science in nursing. Conclusion: The characteristics and the duration of each intervention, as well as the assessment instruments differed between studies. Further studies should be carried out to determine the effect/experiences of using the aged simulation suit in the acquisition and development of skills.