mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: The positive interaction program is conducted about one hour per week for 3 months (12 sessions)
Control group: Living life as usual
Sponsors
Obu Center for Dementia Care Research and Practice
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)(a) 65 years and over, (b)general cognitive decline (from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to mild dementia) (Mini Mental State Examination scored between 20 to 27), (c) a possible tendency to depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale 15 item version scored at one or more) 2) living in Aichi Prefecture (including those using day-care services) 3) able to go out once a week 4) able to sit for at least 30 minutes 5) willingness and ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)those who are taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication or undergoing psychotherapy due to a serious mental illness 2) those with a poor prognosis due to a progressive illness such as cancer 3) those with severe aphasia or who are unable to speak or read Japanese 4)those with severe visual or hearing impairment 5)those with severe cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological well-being (PERMA-Profiler Japanese version) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life(DEMQOL, WHO-5 Japanese translation), psychological status (UCLA Loneliness Scale Japanese 3-item version, items related to psychological status), social network (LSNS-6), lifestyle (extent of smiling and going out) Feasibility assessment | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSangyoon Lee
Obu Center for Dementia Care Research and Practice Department of Research
Outcome results
None listed