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The memory support system for mild cognitive impairment : randomized trial of a cognitive rehabilitation intervention . OBJECTIVE Individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment ( MCI ) have few empirically based treatment options for combating their memory loss . This study sought to examine the efficacy of a calendar/notebook rehabilitation intervention , the memory support system ( MSS ) , for individuals with amnestic MCI . METHODS Forty individuals with single domain amnestic MCI and their program partners were randomized to receive the MSS , either with training or without ( controls ) . Measures of adherence , activities of daily living , and emotional impact were completed at the first and last intervention sessions and again at 8 weeks and 6 months post intervention . RESULTS Training in use of a notebook/calendar system significantly improved adherence over those who received the calendars but no training . Functional ability and memory self-efficacy significantly improved for those who received MSS training . Change in functional ability remained significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group out to 8-week follow-up . Care partners in the intervention group demonstrated improved mood by 8-week and 6-month follow-ups , whereas control care partners reported worse caregiver burden by 6-month follow-up . CONCLUSIONS Memory support system training resulted in improvement in activities of daily living and sense of memory self-efficacy for individuals with MCI . Although activities of daily living benefits were maintained out to 8 weeks post intervention , future inclusion of booster sessions may help extend the therapeutic effect out even further . Improved mood of care partners of trained individuals and worsening sense of caregiver burden over time for partners of untrained individuals further support the efficacy of the MSS for MCI .
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Intervention_Pharmacological
cognitive rehabilitation intervention
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Intervention_Physical
calendar/notebook rehabilitation intervention
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Intervention_Educational
memory support system ( MSS )
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Intervention_Educational
amnestic MCI
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Intervention_Educational
Memory support system training
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Outcome_Mental
memory loss .
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Outcome_Mental
memory support system ( MSS )
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Outcome_Mental
activities of daily living , and emotional impact
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Outcome_Mental
Functional ability
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Outcome_Mental
memory self-efficacy
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Outcome_Mental
mood
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Outcome_Mental
caregiver burden
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Participant_Condition
mild cognitive impairment :
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Participant_Condition
amnestic mild cognitive impairment ( MCI )
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Participant_Condition
amnestic MCI .
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Participant_Sample-size
Forty
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Participant_Condition
single domain amnestic MCI