Cognitive problems, memory problems, forgetfulness Cognitieve problemen, geheugenproblemen, vergeetachtigheid,
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups
group A (experimental group) or group B (waiting-list control group) and are invited to do the baseline measurements (T0). Participants in group A get access to the intervention program immediately af
2. A memory module in which the cause of memory complaints, memory self-efficacy and memory strategies are discussed
3. An effective work module in which tips for improving attention and planning skills are presented to the participants.
Each module incorporates information provided in text or short video-messages
Sponsors
Maastricht University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Signed informed consent; 2. Age between 40 and 65 years old; 3. Adequate comprehension of the Dutch language; 4. Availability of desktop or laptop computer.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of chronic neurological or neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. stroke or dementia); 2. Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjective cognitive functioning measured with: 1. Metamemory in Adulthood questionnaire (MIA); 2. Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ); 3. Perceived degree of hinder, worry and annoyance about subjective memory functioning and subjective executive functioning; 4. Evaluation questions regarding the intervention and self evaluation after participation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological Well-being measured with: 1. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS); 2. Satisfaction with life scale (SWLS); 3. EuroQol-VAS; 4. Loneliness Questionnaire (LQ); 5. Need for recovery (NFR); 6. Short form-12 health survey (SF-12). Objective cognitive functioning measured with: 1. Word learning test; 2. Trail making test; 3. Letter Digit substition test. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJennifer Reijnders
Dep. Psychiatry and Neuropsychology Maastricht University Po Box 616
Outcome results
None listed