Effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on cognitive function and depression in postoperative older adults.

BACKGROUND

This study was conducted to determine the effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on postoperative cognitive function and depression level in older adults.

METHOD: The study was a randomised controlled experimental study. A personal information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used for data collection.

RESULTS

In the evaluation of MMSE and GDS scores of the intervention and control groups 4 weeks after the operation, the differences between the two groups were found to be statistically significant.

CONCLUSION

The results found that simple calculation and reading aloud after surgery had a positive effect on cognitive function and depression level in older people.