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Cognitive assessment and intervention in occupational therapy for Thai older adults with neurocognitive disorders |
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| Creator | 1. Pachpilai Chaiwong 2. Somporn Sungkarat 3. Phuanjai Rattakorn1 4. Peeraya Munkhetvit1 |
| Title | Cognitive assessment and intervention in occupational therapy for Thai older adults with neurocognitive disorders |
| Publisher | Faculty of Associated Sciences, Chiang Mai University |
| Publication Year | 2565 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
| Journal Vol. | 55 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 16-22 |
| Keyword | Occupational therapy, assessment, intervention, neurocognitive disorders, cognition |
| URL Website | https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/index |
| Website title | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
| ISSN | 25396056 |
| Abstract | Background: Occupational therapists (OTs) have a significant role in maintaining clients' well-being. Understanding the current occupational therapy (OT) practice for the elderly with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) brings effective service.Objectives: This study aimed to explore current OT practice for cognitive assessment and intervention for the elderly with NCDs in Thailand.Materials and methods: This study explored OT practices via questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to one hundred and ninety-one OTs throughout Thailand.Results: One hundred and fifty-two occupational therapists (79.87%) responded to the survey. Most worked full-time (94.08%), and 74.34% worked at general hospitals. Participants were more likely to employ standardized cognitive tests (45.33%) than non-standardized assessments (38.00%). Typical standardized tests were screening tests rather than comprehensive tests. The most reported cognitive problem was basic cognition (77.63% to 98.08%). The main cognitive intervention focused on basic cognition (80.92% to 94.74%). Typical interventions were caregiver education (83.89%), physical activity (73.15%), and perceptual retaining (68.46%). Challenges to OT intervention were therapists had poor evaluation skills, unclear intervention guidelines, and an insufficient number of therapists.Conclusion: OTs should participate in further education and develop a guideline and appropriate comprehensive cognitive assessment tools |
