scholarly journals The effect of a multimodal dementia prevention program involving community‐dwelling elderly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Kajita ◽  
Kiyoshi Maeda ◽  
Tohmi Osaki ◽  
Yasumasa Kakei ◽  
Kavita U. Kothari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention Program ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Dementia Prevention

scholarly journals Perspectives of the Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment Living Alone on Participating in a Dementia Prevention Program: A Q Methodology Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7712
Author(s):  
Li-Ting Lu ◽  
Chiu-Mieh Huang ◽  
Su-Fei Huang ◽  
Shu-I Wu ◽  
Jong-Long Guo
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Dementia Prevention ◽  
Sorting Technique

This study aimed to identify and describe the various patterns of perspectives among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) living alone on participating in a dementia prevention program. Q methodology was applied to investigate the perspectives of 30 community-dwelling elderly people with MCI living alone from March to August 2018. As Q methodology applies a forced distribution through the Q-sorting technique, it could capture participants’ perspective patterns. Thirty-two Q-statements were constructed to explore the participants’ attitudes regarding their participation in a dementia prevention program. The participants performed Q-sorting to rank the 32 statements into a Q-sort grid. Principal component analysis was conducted using the PQ Method 2.35 software to identify patterns in participants’ perspectives. Four patterns of shared perspectives, accounting for 54.65% of the total variance, were identified: (a) awareness of health benefits and readiness to take preventive actions; (b) emphasis on cost consideration, and not ready to participate; (c) concern about family’s attitude and needing family support; (d) emphasis on medical care and needing providers’ recommendation. The exploration of clusters of the elderly with MCI could assist health professionals in acknowledging elderly people’s attitudes and responses towards participating in a dementia prevention program.

Effect of a Fall Prevention Program on Balance Maintenance Using a Quasi-experimental Design in Real-World Settings

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 827-845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Robitaille ◽  
Michel Fournier ◽  
Sophie Laforest ◽  
Lise Gauvin ◽  
Johanne Filiatrault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Fall Prevention Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Objectives: To examine the effect of a fall prevention program offered under real-world conditions on balance maintenance several months after the program. To explore the program’s impact on falls. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among community-dwelling seniors, with pre- and postintervention measures of balance performance and self-reported falls. Ten community-based organizations offered the intervention (98 participants) and 7 recruited participants to the study’s control arm (102 participants). An earlier study examined balance immediately after the 12-week program. The present study focuses on the 12-month effect. Linear regression (balance) and negative binomial regression (falls) procedures were performed.falls. Results: During the 12-month study period, experimental participants improved and maintained their balance as reflected by their scores on three performance tests. There was no evidence of an effect on falls.falls. Discussion: Structured group exercise programs offered in community-based settings can maintain selected components of balance for several months after the program’s end.

scholarly journals Randomized controlled trial to evaluate a prevention program for frail community-dwelling older adults: a D-SCOPE protocol

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Lambotte ◽  
Liesbeth De Donder ◽  
Ellen E. De Roeck ◽  
Lieve J. Hoeyberghs ◽  
Anne van der Vorst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Health Behavior Change Following Stroke: Recommendations for Adapting the Diabetes Prevention Program–Group Lifestyle Balance Program

2020 ◽  
pp. 155982761989725
Author(s):  
Ryan R. Bailey ◽  
Jennifer L. Stevenson ◽  
Simon Driver ◽  
Evan McShan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Diabetes Prevention Program ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Care Partners

Objective. History of stroke increases risk for recurrent stroke, which is a significant issue faced by survivors. The Diabetes Prevention Program–Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB) program is an effective lifestyle modification intervention for ameliorating cardiovascular risk factors but has not been adapted to account for common stroke-related deficits. The purpose of this study was to determine appropriate adaptations to the DPP-GLB for adults with stroke. Design and Methods. In this phenomenological qualitative study, a total of 15 community-dwelling adults with stroke and 10 care-partners participated in 4 focus groups to review DPP-GLB curriculum materials and provide recommendations for adaptation. Focus groups were recorded and transcribed. Inductive content analysis was used to identify key themes. Results. Three themes were identified. First, physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial stroke-related deficits could affect DPP-GLB participation. Second, existing DPP-GLB characteristics could facilitate participation by adults with stroke. Third, stroke-specific adaptations were recommended, including modified session content and format, adapted physical activity and dietary recommendations, and inclusion of care-partners. Conclusion. Current DPP-GLB content and structure may be insufficient to meet the unique needs of adults with stroke. The suggested adaptations should be incorporated into a stroke-specific curriculum and tested for preliminary efficacy for reducing recurrent stroke risk.

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