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Observation of hand movements by older persons with dementia: effects on cognition: a pilot study.

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Author	Eggermont, Laura H. P. Swaab, Dick F. Hol, Elly M. Scherder, Erik J. A.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	BACKGROUND/AIM Hand movement observation activates mirror neurons, located in brain areas that are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. We examined the effects of hand movement observation on cognition in older persons with dementia. METHODS Nursing home residents with dementia (n = 44) watched either videos showing hand movements or videos showing a documentary for 30 min, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Neuropsychological tests were performed at baseline, week 6 and week 12. RESULTS Linear mixed model analyses revealed a significant interaction effect on an attention test, but not on cognitive domains. Additional analyses showed that a face recognition task improved significantly. CONCLUSION Although these findings do not support an overall beneficial effect of hand movement observation on cognition in dementia, specific cognitive functions improved. Future studies are warranted.
Starting Page	245
Ending Page	258
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://dare.ubvu.vu.nl/bitstream/handle/1871/17693/Eggermont%20Dementia%20and%20geriatric%20cognitive%20disorders%2027(4)%202009%20u.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=2
PubMed reference number	19321984v1
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1159/000209311
DOI	10.1159/000209311
Journal	Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders
Volume Number	27
Issue Number	4
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Alzheimer's Disease BaseLine dental cement Cognition Disorders Dementia Discipline of Nursing Mirror Neurons Movement Neuropsychological Tests Used Quit Cigarette Smoking Videos videocassette
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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