Examination of the effects of a three-month Model of Human Occupation intervention on the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment and constructs related to improving cognitive function

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to examine the means to revert the cognitive function of MCI elderly residents in a long-term care facility from a three-month MOHO program from the viewpoint of occupational participation. Thirty-MCI elderly residents participated in the MOHO program. Results showed significant improvement in occupational participation and no significant improvement in cognitive function. To improve the cognitive function of the elderly with MCI residing in an elderly long-term care facility, it is important to adjust the three dimensions of the MOHO environment and promote occupational participation within each of these contexts.