Abstract
In this study, we examined techniques to improve older adults' (M = 71.02, SD = 7.37, range = 55-90, N = 169) recall of medical information about osteoarthritis. Specifically, we investigated the influence of style of speech presentation and note taking on older adults' cued-recall, over time. We randomly assigned participants to either the elderspeak or nonelderspeak speech style and the note taking or nonnote taking conditions in this 2 × 2 × 3 mixed subjects design. We assessed retention immediately after presentation of the information stimulus, post, 1-week, and 1-month post. Participants recalled more medical information when presented in elderspeak than nonelderspeak. Note taking improved memory performance significantly overtime if participants observed elderspeak instead of nonelderspeak information.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 117-128 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Elderspeak
- Memory
- Older adults
- Osteoarthritis