Memory Dysfunction, Neurorehabilitation
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators conducted a feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults. The primary purposes of this study included determining the feasibility of conducting EON-Mem virtually with older adults and whether a randomized control trial using EON-Mem in older adults is of value.
Detailed description
Twenty-five older adults aged 55 years and older were recruited for participation in the EON-Mem training program adapted and administered virtually. Measures of emotional functioning and cognitive functioning were administered before and following the intervention. Participants attended one virtual treatment session per week for a total of six weeks with daily homework assignments. A priori, feasibility was set at an 80% completion rate. To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALEcologically Oriented Neurorehabilitation of Memory (EON-Mem)
Feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults
Sponsors
Brigham Young University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
A feasibility study of twenty-five older adults completing the same virtual procedures.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals 55 and older
Exclusion criteria
* Evidence of cognitive dysfunction on the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) as evidenced by a score of 3.3 or more * History of moderate-to-severe TBI * History of stroke * Dementia/neurological diagnoses * Current chemotherapy or radiation * Current or history of brain cancer * Poor sensory function including uncorrected vision, hearing, or speaking impairments that could interfere with learning the intervention, including nonnative English speakers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility of study protocols. | Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks. | To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information and feasibility was set a priori as a completion rate greater than 80% based on previous research. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Outcomes: Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status | Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks. | To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning. |
| Memory Outcomes: Ecological Memory Simulations | Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks. | To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Ecological Memory Simulations. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed