Abstract
AIMS The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in older adults is increasing, leading to a greater demand for therapies that can maintain cognitive function and independence in daily life. To address this, we developed the Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) app-based program, which uses perceptual-encoding strategies. This study aimed to 1) ensure the appropriateness of E-MinD Life for older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment through an expert panel review; and 2) determine the feasibility and acceptability of the program with healthy older adults, providing insights for its potential application to individuals with mild cognitive impairment. METHODS In Phase One, twelve occupational therapists evaluated E-MinD Life, rating it on a Likert scale and providing feedback on feasibility, clarity, and relevance. Phase Two involved field-testing the nine-week program with nine healthy older adults who rated its acceptability using a Likert scale questionnaire. Feasibility was assessed through data on recruitment rates, retention, adherence, and session duration. Descriptive statistics analyzed Likert scale responses, while open-ended responses were qualitatively categorized using a constant comparative approach. RESULTS In Phase One, experts deemed the program feasible and identified relevant activities for community living in Phase One. However, the qualitative analysis suggested formatting changes in future iterations to enhance visual clarity, even though they believed older users with mild cognitive impairment could independently engage with the program. In Phase Two, all participants completed the nine-week program, attempting an average of 13.44 (SD=6.73) self-administered sessions out of the scheduled 18. Most participants found the program relevant, logical, easy to understand, and effective for addressing functional cognitive issues. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the E-MinD Life program shows promise for inclusion in trials investigating the effectiveness of cognitive strategy interventions for older individuals with and without cognitive impairment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Healthy Ageing Conference 2023: Healthy Ageing in Western Pacific: Moving Forward with the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing: Abstract Book For Concurrent Sessions, 26-27 October 2023, Hong Kong |
| Publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Pages | 41-41 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | Healthy Ageing Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2023 → … |
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| Conference | Healthy Ageing Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/23 → … |