Penerapan Terapi Bermain Congklak terhadap Fisiologi Memori Jangka Pendek pada Lansia di Panti Werdha Dharma Bhakti Palembang
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https://doi.org/10.62027/vitamedica.v4i3.812Keywords:
Cognitive Function, Congklak Therapy, Gerontic Elderly, MiniMental, Term MemoryAbstract
Abstract. The aging process in older adults triggers a decline in neurological function, particularly short-term memory, due to reduced dopamine secretion and nerve impulse transmission in the brain. A non-pharmacological intervention to stimulate cognitive function is Congklak play therapy. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of implementing comprehensive gerontic nursing care through modification of high-frequency congklak play therapy interventions on short-term memory function in the elderly. The research design was a descriptive case study conducted on three elderly participants (Mrs. A, Mr. R, and Mrs. S) with memory impairment at the Dharma Bhakti Nursing Home in Palembang. The intervention consisted of traditional high-intensity congklak play therapy modification (two 15-minute sessions per day for three consecutive days). Cognitive function was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the intervention. Final assessment results showed an increase in MMSE scores for all participants: Mrs. A's score increased from 20 to 25, Mr. R's score from 23 to 26, and Mrs. S's score from 11 to 15. The overall average MMSE score increased by 4.0 points. The application of high-frequency modification of congklak play therapy was proven effective in improving short-term memory capacity in elderly people with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
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