The Effect of TPS on Cognitive Functions in Older Adults With MCI

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · May 6, 2024

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• • Eligibility Criteria
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Community-dwelling older adults aged 55 and above
• Diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), classified based on:
• • Subjective reporting of memory deficits A score of 19-24 on the Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) A score greater than 2 standard deviations on the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale A score of 1 point or less on the AD8 questionnaire Right-handedness Ability to cooperate with assessment and intervention, without significant communicative impairments Absence of depression or anxiety, scoring less than 8 on both the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current or history of dementia or other psychiatric diseases Score greater than or equal to 5 on the Hachinski Ischemic Scale (HIS) for identifying possible vascular-related causes Current or history of alcohol or drug abuse On medication within the last 2 weeks that may affect cognitive functions Report having any present neurological or psychiatric condition besides MCI Report having hemophilia, other blood clotting disorders, or medication that may cause these conditions