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Effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on cognitive function and depression in postoperative older adults
Funda Çetinkaya1, Mehmet Akif Diri2, Murat Gül3
1Department of Surgical Nursing, Aksaray University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aksaray, 68100, Turkey.
Background:
This study was conducted to determine the effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on postoperative cognitive function and depression level in older adults.
Method:
The study was a randomised controlled experimental study. A personal information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used for data collection.
Results:
In the evaluation of MMSE and GDS scores of the intervention and control groups 4 weeks after the operation, the differences between the two groups were found to be statistically significant.
Conclusion:
The results found that simple calculation and reading aloud after surgery had a positive effect on cognitive function and depression level in older people.
