대한노인정신의학회

Objectives：This study was to evaluate the cognitive and noncognitive effects of Psychodrama on elderly dementia patients. Methods：The psychodrama treatment group was composed of 16 elderly dementia patients and control group was matched the psychodrama group. The psychodrama group received 8 session of psychodrama therapy every week. Cognitive function and noncognitive function of two groups were evaluated by MMSE-KC, K-BNT, Geriatric Depression Scale, Barthel Activities of Daily Living, Self-Esteem Scale before and after Psychodrama. Results：Improvement of Self esteem was observed in psychodrama group. Worsening of depression was observed in control group, but psychodrama group was not observed. Conclusion：Psychodrama with elderly dementia can be useful to enhance Self esteem and to prevent worsening of depression

노인,치매,사이코드라마,자존심,우울, Elderly,Dementia,Psychodrama,Self esteem,Depression