Effectiveness of Neurobic Exercises on Level of Memory among Sober Alcohol Dependents Admitted in Deaddiction Centers at Selected Areas.

Abstract

Neurobics, a term by Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin, refers to brain exercises involving non-routine thinking and movement. These exercises engage multiple senses, enhancing memory, mood, and cognitive function by promoting brain cell growth and increasing blood flow. A study on alcohol-dependent individuals revealed significant cognitive impairments in memory, attention, and concentration. A strong negative correlation was found between memory function and the duration and severity of alcohol dependence, highlighting the need for early intervention.

METHDOLOGY  

A quasi-experimental, non-randomized control group design was used with a sample of 60 sober alcohol dependents in deaddiction centers. Participants were divided into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The experimental group received neurobic exercises for 28 days, while the control group did not. Memory levels were measured using a modified memory assessment questionnaire, validated by experts with a content validity index of 0.95. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics using paired and unpaired t-tests. The content validity of the tool was done and was found to be 0.95. The study was done for 27 days. neurobic exercises was administered to the experimental group of 30 sober alcohol dependents and was not administered to the control group of 30 sober alcohol dependents in deaddiction centers. The post-test was collected on the 29th day.

RESULT

The analysis of the study was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The master sheet was prepared and coding of the responses was done. The data was presented in the form of tables and charts. Statistics were performed with the help of paired t-tests, un-paired t-tests and chi-square tests.

The results indicate that in the experimental pre-test group reveals that in the highest percentage (50%) of respondents had a low memory score, followed by 43.33% with an average memory score, and only 6.67% with a strong memory score. In the post-test, there was a significant improvement, with 70% of respondents achieving an average memory score and 30% attaining a strong memory score. Notably, none of the respondents remained in the poor memory category. This indicates that the intervention had a positive impact on improving memory levels among sober alcohol dependents in the experimental group. The statistical analysis in the experimental group revealed a paired t-value of 5.85, which is greater than the critical table value of 2.045 at df = 29 and p ≤ 0.05. The corresponding p-value for the calculated t-value is 0.001, indicating that the result is statistically significant.

For the control group, the statistical analysis of the pre-and post-test levels of memory among sober alcohol dependents revealed a paired t-value of 0.06, which is less than the critical table value of 2.045 at df = 29 and p ≤ 0.05. The corresponding p-value for the calculated t-value is 0.95, indicating that the result is not statistically significant.

The unpaired t-test was conducted to compare the post-test level of memory among sober alcohol dependents admitted in deaddiction centers at selected areas from experimental and control groups.

The results indicate that unpaired t-value of 6.37, which is greater than the critical table value of 2.001 at df = 58 and p ≤ 0.05. The corresponding p-value for the calculated t-value is 0.001, indicating that the result is statistically significant.

The p-value (0.001) is less than 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference between the post-test levels of memory of the experimental and control groups. This suggests that the intervention had a significant positive effect on level of memory among the experimental group.

The chi-square analysis indicates that the type of family, education, and annual income have a significant association with the pre-test level of memory among sober alcohol dependents admitted to de-addiction centers (p ≤ 0.05). However, age, occupation, and family history of alcohol addiction did not demonstrate a significant association with the pre-test findings.