scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM WITH LIFE CONTEXTS ON THE COGNITIVE FUNCTION OF THE ELDERLY IN TAIWAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 856-872
Author(s):  
Ya-Ling Wu ◽  
Shan-Ru Chao ◽  
Wei-Fang Tsai ◽  
Mei-Lun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Care Center ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Based on the reminiscence therapy, the research aimed to develop the horticultural program with life contexts for the elderly in southern Taiwan, and to explore the effect on overall cognitive function of the elderly. The participants were 17 seniors in one community care center. The research adopted quasi-experimental research of one group pre-test and post-test design of time series, and data were collected by questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews. The objective of the program was to maintain cognitive function of the elderly. Twelve activities of the program were implemented once a week and 2 hours for each activity. The program included manual activity, group activity, and outdoor planting activity. The program content was based on farming experience of the elderly and integrated with diverse cognitive function trainings. It was found that the program showed immediate effect and two-week delay effect on promoting overall cognitive function of the elderly. Also, the elderly obtained new planting experience and their learning motivation was enhanced. Additionally, because of integrating with life contexts, the program was meaningful and encouraged the elderly to be engaged in the activities and recall the past. In the process, the elderly enjoyed the exchange of horticulture and life experience. Keywords: horticultural program, the elderly, cognitive function, quasi-experiment

scholarly journals Effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for people living with dementia in a day care centers in Taiwan

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 924-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
HuiChen (Rita) Chang ◽  
Hui-Wen Chien
Keyword(s):  
Day Care ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
Day Care Centers ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Person With Dementia ◽  
Group Reminiscence

Objective To explore as a pilot study the effects of group reminiscence therapy upon depression of people living with dementia within dementia-specific day care centers. Method A unique pre-test-post-test, quasi-experimental design counterbalanced with a qualitative grounded theory video analysis of facial expression and behavior was used to measure the effects of group reminiscence therapy. The study recruited 21 participants in total from two dementia-specific day care centers. Results The findings highlighted improvements in depression, communication, and positive mood after group reminiscence intervention. The results also showed that participants scored higher on average during the Chinese New Year and marriage reminiscence activities compared to the other activities, revealing the subject matters extraordinarily significance. Conclusion This study provides evidence supporting the proposition that undertaking a cultural focus reminiscence therapy may produce significant psychosocial improvements for a person with dementia.

scholarly journals Is it Worth Flipping? The Impact of Flipped Classroom on EFL Students’ Grammar

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishaq Salim Al-Naabi
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Intact Group ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

In light of contemporary pedagogical methods, the flipped classroom has been recognised as an effective pedagogy in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group research design to investigate the impact of flipped learning on Omani EFL learners’ grammar and to examine students’ perceptions on the flipped classroom. An intact group of students (n=28) enrolled at the foundation programme in Arab Open University-Oman was randomly selected. Seven videos on English grammar were developed and shared with the students prior to the class. A varaiety of activities were conducted in the class following task-based language teaching. Students met for 8 lessons over the period of 8 weeks. Pre-test, post-test and semi-structured interviews were used in the study. The findings indicated that flipped learning had a positive impact on students’ understanding and usage of English grammar. Students’ perceptions on the flipped approach were positive. The study also provided pedagogical insights for the flipped classroom and recommendations for future research. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh program multi-exercise terhadap fungsi kognitif pada lansia overweight dan tidak overweight

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Tri Mei Khasana ◽  
Ari Tri Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
T Test ◽  
Elderly Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Program Intervention ◽  
Puzzle Games ◽  
State Examination

The effect of the multi-exercise program on cognitive function in overweight and non-overweight elderlyBackground: Cognitive function is the factor that determines the disability of the elderly to live a healthy and independent life. The results of studies regarding the protective effect or detrimental effects of overweight or obesity on cognitive function in the elderly are still controversial. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of the multi-exercise program on cognitive function in the elderly based on nutritional status.Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a pretest-postest design study involved 37 elderly aged 60-74 years. Body mass index (BMI) derived from the measurement of body weight and height were grouped into overweight and not-overweight. Both groups received a multi-exercise in the form of gymnastic exercise (30 minutes), square stepping exercise (30 minutes), and puzzle games (30 minutes). The intervention was given 12 times with a frequency of 3 times per week. Cognitive function was measured by using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) questionnaire. Data analysis used paired sample t-test and independent t-test. Results: The multi-exercise program intervention given affected improving cognitive function in the overweight elderly group (p=0.003). However, it is different from the non-overweight elderly group who did not show a significant effect of the multi-exercise program on the cognitive function (p=0.184) even though there was an increase in the mean cognitive function at the end of the intervention. Conclusions: Multi-exercise program intervention for 4 weeks with a frequency of three times per week can improve the cognitive function of the elderly, but statistically only significant in the overweight elderly group.

scholarly journals Intervensi Metode Drill Melalui Pre Dan Post Conference Terhadap Kemampuan Perawat Menerapkan Terapi Reminiscence

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-161
Author(s):  
Ni Made Diah Natalia Indrasari ◽  
Ni Made Nopita Wati ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Thrisna Dewi ◽  
Made Nursari
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
Drilling Method ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Paired T Test

Reminiscence therapy is a type of cognitive therapy, which uses memory to maintain mental health and improve the quality of life of the elderly. Nurses are expected to be able to provide reminiscence therapy according to Standard Operating Procedures. The drilling method is a learning method to form a habit so that it can increase the ability of nurses to provide reminiscence therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the drill method through pre and post-conference on the ability of nurses to apply reminiscence therapy. This type of pre-experimental research, using a One-group pre-post test design. The number of samples is 10 people with purposive sampling. Data collection using the observation sheet. The results showed that the average pre-test nurse's ability was 70.769, including in the sufficient category, increasing to 95.899 when the post-test was in a good category. The results of the Paired t-test statistical test showed that the value of p = 0.000 <0.05 and count = 7.503> t table df 9 = 2.262. This shows that there is an effect of the drill method through pre and post-conference on the ability of nurses to apply reminiscence therapy. The drilling method can improve nurses' ability to apply SOP, especially reminiscence therapy through regular exercises with frequent frequency and sequentially according to the steps in SOP.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Range of Motion (ROM) Aktif Terhadap Fleksibilitas Sendi Lutut Pada Lanjut Usia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Tavip Indrayana ◽  
Warijan Warijan ◽  
Joni Siswanto
Keyword(s):  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Muscle Fibers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Right ◽  
Average Angle

ABSTRACTBackground : Joint flexibility decreases in old age due to a degenerative process resulting in changes in joints, connective tissue and cartilage in the elderly. Decreasing flexibility is also due to reduced elasticity of muscle fibers, where connective tissue in muscle fibers increases (Mariyam, 2008).Objective : The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of active exercise (ROM) on the lower extremities on increasing the flexibility of the knee joint in the elderlyMethods : This study using a quasi-experimental approach with One group pre-test and post-test design. The sampling technique uses the Slovin method of 42 people, obtained a sample of 25 elderly. Exercise is done twice a day for 8 days. Measurements were made on day 1, day 4 and day 8 of the study using a Goniometer measuring instrument..Result : The results of measurement I average of the right knee joint 117.52o, measurement II = 122.24, measurement III = 126, 36o. From the analysis with Paired simple t-Test between the measurements I and II, it was found that the different test measurements I and II t count value was equal to -1.908 with 0.068. Because sig 0.05, it can be concluded that Ho is accepted, meaning that the average angle of ROM before and after training is the same (not different). In the different test measurements II and III the value of t count is equal to -2.152 with sig 0.042.Conclusion : Because sig 0.05, it can be concluded that Ho is rejected, meaning that there is a difference in ROM angle after training between days 4 to 8 with the first day to day 4. Thus it can be stated that active ROM exercises affect the angle of ROM of the knee joint elderly after exercise ROM between day 4 to day 8. Keywords: active ROM exercise, flexibility of knee joint, elderly.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF REMINISCENCE THERAPY ON INCREASING COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN THE ELDERLY

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
Akhmad Yanuar Fahmi ◽  
Sholihin Sholihin ◽  
Rima Ambarwati ◽  
Essy Sonontiko Sayekti
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy

Supporting Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning Through Kinect-Based Gaming

2019 ◽  
pp. 1486-1503
Author(s):  
Mehmet Fatih Urun ◽  
Hasan Aksoy ◽  
Rasim Comez
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State University ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Qualitative Part

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a Kinect-based game called Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to investigate possible contributions of game-based learning in a virtual language classroom at a state university in Ankara, Turkey. A quasi-experimental design where the treatment group (N= 26) was subjected to kinect-based learning environments, and the control group (N = 26) continued with traditional learning environments was used. All the participants were administered an achievement test as a pre-test, and a post-test. Moreover, the qualitative part of the study included post-study semi-structured interviews with 10 students. The findings showed that there was significant mean difference in student achievement in post-test scores in favor of the experimental group. In addition, the study explored the opinions of the students toward the use of gesture-based computing systems for instructional purposes. The findings suggested some important points to consider while making use of kinect-based games for educational purposes like interaction and learner motivation.

scholarly journals The Impact of Authentic Materials and Tasks on Students’ Communicative Competence at a Colombian Language School

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
César Augusto Castillo Losada ◽  
Edgar Alirio Insuasty ◽  
María Fernanda Jaime Osorio
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Language School ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This article reports on a study carried out in a foreign language school at a Colombian public university. Its main purpose was to analyze the extent to which the use of authentic materials and tasks contributes to the enhancement of the communicative competence on an A2 level English course. A mixed study composed of a quasi-experimental and a descriptive-qualitative research design was implemented by means of a pre-test, a post-test, observations, semi-structured interviews, surveys, and diaries. The findings showed that the use of authentic materials and tasks, within the framework of a pedagogical project, had an impact on students’ communicative competence progress and on the teaching practices of the experimental group teacher.

The effects of problem-based learning (PBL) on the academic achievement of students studying ‘Electrochemistry’

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuğçe Günter ◽  
Sibel Kılınç Alpat
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Chemistry Teaching ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigates the effects of problem-based learning (PBL) on students' academic achievements in studying ‘Electrochemistry’ within a course on Analytical Chemistry. The research was of a pretest–posttest control group quasi-experimental design and it was conducted with second year students in the Chemistry Teaching Program at the Faculty of Education at Dokuz Eylul University. The topic was taught with PBL in the experimental group and with expository teaching strategies in the control group. The ‘Chemistry achievement test (CAT)’ was applied as the pre-test and post-test in both groups. Post-test scores from the CAT demonstrated that there was a significant difference between the academic achievements of the two groups in favour of the experimental group (U= 8.500,p< 0.05). After using PBL for a period, eleven open-ended questions related to the topic were asked to both groups. The results of these questions were categorized and the scores obtained from the categories were evaluated using content analysis. The results of the scores obtained from the open-ended questions showed that the students in the experimental group were able to make statements containing fewer misconceptions and also had a better understanding of this topic when compared to the students in the control group (U= 2.500,p< 0.05). The correlation between the scores in the CAT post-test and the scores obtained from the open-ended questions of the experimental and control groups was also examined. The Spearman correlation coefficients were found to be 0.907 and 0.595 for the experimental and the control group, respectively. This finding indicated that there was a positive and very high level of statistically significant correlation between the scores in the CAT post-test and the scores obtained from the open-ended questions of the students in the experimental group. Therefore this finding also supports the conclusion that the students in the experimental group were better able to understand the topic and its structure compared to the students in the control group. At the end of the application, the results of semi-structured interviews carried out showed that students in the experimental group had positive opinions regarding PBL.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document