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Quasi-experimental study shows improved cognitive function in older adults, suggesting benefits of reading programs.
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effects of a structured picture book reading (PBR) program on cognitive function and depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. 75 participants from two community care stations were assigned to an intervention or comparison group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination and Geriatric Depression Scale. Results showed significant improvement in cognitive function in the intervention group with a moderate effect size, while depression differences were not significant. These findings support PBR as a feasible and culturally meaningful strategy for promoting creative aging among older adults.
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