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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Mild cognitive impairment in the elderly Relationship between communication and functional capacity
Ana Iza Gomes da Penha Sobral1, Cláudia Marina Tavares de Araújo2, Marcos Felipe Falcão Sobral3
1PhD Student in Cognitive Psychology at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil.
Dementia & Neuropsychologia
|July 11, 2018
Summary
Communication challenges in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment significantly impact their independence in daily activities. Addressing these communication deficits is crucial for maintaining autonomy in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Communication Sciences
Background:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) represents a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia.
- Communication is essential for elderly individuals to maintain social engagement, autonomy, and independence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between communication abilities and the capacity of elderly individuals with MCI to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, quantitative, correlational study involving 46 elderly individuals with MCI and their caregivers.
- Data collection included sociodemographic questionnaires, Lawton-Brody's IADL Scale for the elderly, and the Functional Assessment of Communication Skills for caregivers.
- Statistical analysis utilized the Pearson correlation test.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between MCI and communication skills in four areas: naming family members (p=0.0033), requesting information (p=0.0355), understanding speech in noise (p=0.0448), and comprehending media (p=0.0127).
Conclusions:
- Impaired communication in elderly individuals with MCI negatively affects their ability to perform IADLs independently.
- Interventions targeting communication skills may enhance autonomy and independence in this population.
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