Effects of community recovery training mode on cognitive function and quality of life in patients with Alzheimer′s disease

Objective To evaluate the effects of community recovery training mode on cognitive function and quality of life in patients with AD.Methods 110 patients with AD were divided into two groups.Patients in control group were treated with the basis of conventional rehabilitation during hospitalization,conventional guidance at discharged,and without any rehabilitation intervention after discharge.While patients in observation group and their caregivers were trained on memory,logic,orientation,daily living,physical capacity and other aspects either hospitalized or discharged for 6 month.The MMSE and WHOQOL-BREF between the two groups were compared at the admission time and 6 month after intervention.Results There were no statistical difference on MMSE and WHOQOL-BREF between the two groups at the admission time(P0.05).After 6month,the MMSE score in intervention group(24.16±4.12)was higher than in the control group(20.32±4.33),which was significantly different(t=3.87,P=0.022).And the WHOQOL-BREF score in intervention group(69.65±7.03)was higher than in the control group(55.82±6.88),which was also significantly different(t=6.69,P0.001).Conclusion Community recovery training mode can significantly improve the cognitive function and quality of life in patients with AD.