Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Dual Task Cognitive Stimulation Program
Psychoeducation
Sponsors
Self sponsor
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The purpose of these inclusion criteria is to guarantee that the individuals who meet the requirements for active participation in the cognitive stimulation program are older persons with MCI and that they are representative of the intended group. This study will include the following participants; i. 60 years old and above. ii. Must be diagnosed with MCI by Psychiatrist based on standardized diagnostic criteria, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD–11) or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5). iii. All participants must be in stable health, free from acute illnesses that could limit their participation in the program. iv. The ability to give informed consent and the will to freely take part in the study. v. Ability to attend sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: By narrowing down the participant pool and minimizing potential confounding variables that could influence the study's results, these exclusion criteria will be used; i. MCI patients with significant cognitive impairment. ii. MCI patients with severe medical illnesses and terminal illnesses. iii. Individuals that have either finished or are presently involved in a comparable scientific study pertaining to dementia or cognitive stimulation. iv. Older adults who are willing to participate but living in places where it would be extremely difficult for them to attend the intervention or control site on time. v. Older adults with MCI who are taking part in additional therapies. vi. Recommendation by Psychiatrist not to participate due to medical reasons like profound deafness, aphasia and total blindness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be the effectiveness of DCSP by improving the cognitive functioning and quality of life of and older adults. These outcomes will be measured based on the raw score changes from the initial time for intervention to post intervention. The first primary outcome will be assessed using Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans (IDEA) Cognitive Screening. Another primary outcome which is quality of life will be assessed by World Health Organization Brief Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-Bref) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome of this study will be the activity of daily living (ADL) and disability of older adults. The activities of daily living will be assessed by Swahili Lawton Instrumental ADL (K-Lawton IADL) scale as adopted from previous study. The disability will be assessed by WHO 12- item Disability Assessment Schedule, version 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). | — |
Countries
Tanzania
Contacts
Public ContactTian Yusheng
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central Couth University
Outcome results
None listed