Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to develop and assess the effectiveness of tele-cognitive stimulation therapy for improving cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. This experimental research was divided into two phases: therapy development and effectiveness testing. The sample consisted of 34 older adult participants, divided equally into an experimental and control group, each with 17 individuals. Measurement tools included a personal information questionnaire and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Statistical analyses involved descriptive statistics, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, and effect size calculations. The findings revealed that: 1) The tele-cognitive stimulation therapy comprised 14 activities, each lasting 45 minutes, conducted twice a week over 7 consecutive weeks via Google Meet and Line application. Five experts evaluated it as highly appropriate, with a content validity index (CVI) of .99. 2) Only the experimental group exhibited a statistically significant increase in MoCA scores at a relatively high level when comparing post-therapy scores between groups (F(1,32)=4.72, p=.04), with an effect size measured by Partial Eta Squared of 0.13. In conclusion, tele-cognitive stimulation therapy is effective and suitable for Thai elderly. However, comparing its effectiveness with standard on-site therapies and investigating long-term effects would benefit the population.