Effects of Playback Theatre on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults in Singapore: A preliminary study

被引：6

作者：

Chung, Krystal Shu Yi ^{[1
]}

Lee, Eleena Shi Lynn ^{[1
]}

Tan, Jia Qi ^{[1
]}

Teo, Dylan Jin Hao ^{[1
]}

Lee, Chris Ban Loong ^{[2
]}

Ee, Sharifah Rose ^{[1
]}

Sim, Sam Kim Yang ^{[3
]}

Chee, Chew Sim ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Temasek Polytech, Sch Humanities & Social Sci, Gerontol Management Studies, Singapore, Singapore

[2] Temasek Polytech, Ctr Transcultural Studies, Singapore, Singapore

[3] Temasek Polytech, Sch Humanities & Social Sci, Ctr Appl Gerontol, Singapore, Singapore

来源：

AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING | 2018年 / 37卷 / 01期

关键词：

cognitive function; older adults; playback theatre; quality of life;

D O I：

10.1111/ajag.12498

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

ObjectiveThis study investigated the effects of Playback Theatre on older adults' cognitive function and well-being, specifically in the Singapore context. MethodsEighteen healthy older adults, older than 50years of age, participated in the study. Due to practical limitations, a single-group pre-post study design was adopted. Participants completed the outcome measures before and after the training program. There were six weekly sessions in total (about 1.5hours, once weekly). ResultsParticipants experienced a significant improvement in their emotional well-being after training. However, there were no significant changes in participants' cognitive function or health-related quality of life. ConclusionOur results suggest that Playback Theatre as a community program has potential to improve the mental and emotional well-being of older people. Policy Impact: This research project demonstrates an initial approach to make an informed assessment of a novel training program (i.e. Playback Theatre) for community adoption.

引用

页码：E33 / E36

页数：4

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