PReCAMDi Programa de Rehabilitación Cognitiva para Adultos Mayores con Diabetes tipo 2: protocolo de estudio cuasiexperimental

Introduction

During the aging process, different changes in the body structures appear, increasing the susceptibility to develop type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The association between T2DM and MCI has been described in different studies. Despite the scientific evidence that shows that cognitive rehabilitation improves the cognitive performance of older adults with MCI, currently, there are few studies evaluating the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation in older adults with T2DM and MCI.

Participants and methods

Pretest and posttest quasi-experimental design. Participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group will undergo a 12-week cognitive rehabilitation program with a restorative approach. The control group will not receive any intervention. All participants will be followed up three months after randomization.

Expected results

To develop a cognitive rehabilitation program that improves memory, processing speed and executive functions, as well as the level of glycemic control of the participants assigned to the intervention group. These results will allow us to acquire the necessary data to carry out a pilot test.

Conclusions

This is the first quasi-experimental study in Mexico in which a cognitive rehabilitation program with a restorative approach is developed for older adults with T2DM and MCI. By carrying out this program, older adults will have an alternative treatment that improves their autonomy, specifically in the control of T2DM. In addition, this study makes important methodological contributions in the lines of research of T2DM and MCI.