Hui-Hsiang Chang

Center for English Language Teaching, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Nostalgic Music Stimulation and Five-Sense Activities: A Cognitive Enhancement Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Author(s): Pai-Lin Lee*, Hui-Hsiang Chang and Chih-Kun Huang

    Objective: This study examines the impact of structured nostalgic music coupled with sensory activities on cognition, depression, emotion, and daily living abilities in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) individuals. Method: A total of 49 MCI participants were divided into experimental (n=25, mean age ± SD= 73.1 ± 4.8) and control (n=24, mean age ± SD= 71.7 ± 3.9) groups across two sites. The experimental group underwent ten 2-hour sessions of nostalgic music stimulation twice weekly, with pre- and post-assessments utilizing cognitive, emotional, and functional scales. Results: Significant improvements in cognition and depression were observed in the experimental group. Mixed ANOVA indicated a noteworthy time * group interaction in cognition. Conclusion:.. View more»

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