Verification of the impact of storage by the rhythm phrase to be repeated
Kazue Sawami, Mitsuo Kimura, Tetsuro Kitamura and Chizuko Suishu
Nara Medical University, Japan
Shubun University, Japan
: J Nurs Patient Care
Abstract
Introduction: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) accounts for a high percentage of dementia at over 60%. As dementia incidence doubles every 5 years from 65 years old onwards, developing a countermeasure is an urgent issue. As a countermeasure, the effectiveness of cognitive function training tasks such as dual-task (performing two tasks simultaneously) and n-back task (a delayed recall task for items shown n steps earlier) have been verified. Furthermore, it has been verified lyrics accompanied with sound or rhythm are stored easily by the memory, but difficult to remember when without sound or rhythm. It was hypothesized that combining rhythmic music with repeated memory tasks would improve memory performance. It was also predicted that stress associated with memory tasks would be alleviated by the relaxing effect of music. The purpose of this study is to verify a new training method combining rhythmic music and repeated memory tasks. An intervention study was conducted over 3 months, and compared results from the intervention group and the control group. Method: Screening test for mild cognitive impairment: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA test) and; Stress check: Measured α-amylase levels of saliva taken from the sublingual gland. Analysis was conducted by a corresponding t-test, comparing the control group and intervention group results. Results: In comparison to the control group, cognitive function was significantly improved and distress was reduced in the intervention group. Conclusion: Repeated memory tasks combined with rhythmic music were effective both in improving memory capacity and reducing stress. Description: Comparison before and after the intervention and control of the mean value of MoCA test. Corresponding paired t-test, n = 79. **Significant at 1% level, *Significant at 5% level.
Biography
Kazue Sawami has completed her PhD in Health Sciences. Currently she is working at Nara Medical University’s gerontological nursing science. Her research interest is on verifying the effectiveness of efforts to prevent dementia. In the intervention, music therapy, rhythm exercise, sandplay of miniature garden and brain training task are combined. We are amazed at the potential of the elderly. Her clinical trial information and research publication can be viewed in below links. https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000028956. http://www.g-nursing.com/katsudou.php sawami@naramed-u.ac.jp
