Çetinkaya, FundaDiri, Mehmet AkifGül, Murat2022-06-242022-06-2420221346-35001479-8301https:/dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12861https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12451/9478Background This study was conducted to determine the effect of simple calculation and reading aloud on postoperative cognitive function and depression level in older adults. Method The study was a randomised controlled experimental study. A personal information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used for data collection. Results In the evaluation of MMSE and GDS scores of the intervention and control groups 4 weeks after the operation, the differences between the two groups were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion The results found that simple calculation and reading aloud after surgery had a positive effect on cognitive function and depression level in older people.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessElderly-PatientsDysfunctionMemoryPrevalenceScaleArticle----10.1111/psyg.1286135649656Q2WOS:000804460100001Q4