1. Effects of Playback Theatre on cognitive function and quality of life in older adults in Singapore: A preliminary study
- Author
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Chew Sim Chee, Krystal Shu Yi Chung, Dylan Jin Hao Teo, Eleena Shi Lynn Lee, Chris Ban Loong Lee, Sam Kim Yang Sim, Sharifah Rose Ee, and Jia Qi Tan
- Subjects
Male ,Gerontology ,Emotions ,Once weekly ,Context (language use) ,050105 experimental psychology ,Executive Function ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cognition ,0302 clinical medicine ,Quality of life (healthcare) ,Memory ,Humans ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Role Playing ,Quality of Health Care ,Community and Home Care ,Singapore ,05 social sciences ,Age Factors ,Outcome measures ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Community Mental Health Services ,Group Processes ,Mental Health ,Cognitive Aging ,Quality of Life ,Female ,Geriatrics and Gerontology ,Training program ,Psychology ,Older people ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Drama ,Preliminary Data - Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effects of Playback Theatre on older adults' cognitive function and well-being, specifically in the Singapore context. METHODS Eighteen healthy older adults, older than 50 years of age, participated in the study. Due to practical limitations, a single-group pre-post study design was adopted. Participants completed the outcome measures before and after the training program. There were six weekly sessions in total (about 1.5 hours, once weekly). RESULTS Participants experienced a significant improvement in their emotional well-being after training. However, there were no significant changes in participants' cognitive function or health-related quality of life. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that Playback Theatre as a community program has potential to improve the mental and emotional well-being of older people.
- Published
- 2018