| dc.contributor.author | Azizah, Lilik Ma’rifatul | |
| dc.contributor.author | Martiana, Tri | |
| dc.contributor.author | Soedirham, Oedojo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-07-27T03:30:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-07-27T03:30:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-05-04 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2597-9345 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repositori.stikes-ppni.ac.id/handle/123456789/746 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The decline in cognitive function in the elderly, which is part of the aging
process can result in long-term memory problems and information processes, so
it is often regarded as a stressor that causes stress and perceived as an adverse
threat. Brain gym can improve memory, decreased emotional stress and the clearer
mind. The aim of the study analyzed the effectiveness of brain gym in improving
cognitive function and decreased the level of stress of elderly. Pre-experimental
study of one group pretest-posttest design with 35 samples older adult age 60 years
till 75 years old selected by simple random sampling. The frequency of Brain Gym
exercised twice a week with duration of every 15 minutes and done in four weeks.
Measurement of stress level using DASS, during Cognitive function with MMSE.
Data analyzed using Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results showed improvement
of cognitive function in elderly and decreased stress level after brain gym (p =
0.001 and p = 0.009 at α = 0.05). Brain gym had a significant effect on improving
cognitive function of elderly and reduced the level of stress in the elderly face a
life stressor. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | International Journal Of Nursing and Midwifery Science (IJNMS) | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Volume 1, Issue 1, May - August 2017; | |
| dc.subject | The improvement of cognitive function and decrease the level of stress in the elderly with brain gym | en_US |
| dc.title | THE IMPROVEMENT OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND DECREASE THE LEVEL OF STRESS IN THE ELDERLY WITH BRAIN GYM | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
