ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of group occupational therapy on the cognitive function and depression of patients with mild dementia within a community. Methods : The subjects of this study were 29 people with mild dementia living in a community. The period of administration was three times a week for 50 minutes per session for four weeks. We assessed their cognitive function and level of depression. One group pre-post test design was implemented as an experimental study to compare the results before and after applying the group occupational therapy. Results : The cognitive function and level of depression in patients with mild dementia improved significantly after receiving group occupational therapy. Conclusion : The results showed that group occupational therapy is effective for improving the cognitive function and level of depression for patients with mild dementia within a community.