Development of a psychosocial group intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (innovative practice)

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1325-1332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Barton ◽  
Ian Johnson ◽  
Amy Mountford
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Recovery Model ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Innovative Practice

A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment is associated with an increase in anxiety and depression and a decrease in psychological well-being. Despite this, individuals with mild cognitive impairment may not receive the appropriate support needed to manage the emotional and practical elements of their diagnosis. A psychosocial group intervention based on the ‘Recovery Model’ was developed in order to meet these needs. Outcome data from a trial of this group intervention indicated it was successful in meeting its aims.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being and Regional Brain Amyloid and Tau in Mild Cognitive Impairment

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen T. Chen ◽  
Prabha Siddarth ◽  
Nathan Y. Saito ◽  
Flori Rueda ◽  
Taylor Haight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Regional Brain

scholarly journals Evaluating the effect of Brainfood groups for people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia: preliminary mixed-methodology study

BJPsych Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 208-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saba Hassan ◽  
Elisa Aguirre ◽  
Anna Betz ◽  
Sarah Robertson ◽  
Deepak Sankhla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽  
Randomised Controlled

BackgroundBrainfood is a 5-week group intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia, promoting cognitive health through a Mediterranean-style diet, exercise, mindfulness and health self-management.AimsTo evaluate Brainfood acceptability and the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial; in a single group study in two National Health Service (NHS) memory services.MethodParticipants self-completed quantitative and semi-structured questionnaires. Recruitment, attendance and outcome completion were the primary outcomes.ResultsIn total, 30 of 59 people invited to Brainfood attended; of the 26 (87%) who completed baseline measures: 25 (96%) completed post-intervention quantitative measures, 16 (67%) qualitative questions and 21 (81%) attended ≥3/5 sessions. Compared with baseline, participants reported significantly higher quality of life, Mediterranean diet adherence and exercising more, up to 2 months after the groups. Participants valued the groups and felt enabled to improve their well-being.ConclusionsBrainfood was acceptable and feasible to implement in an NHS setting.Declaration of interestA.B. and C.C. developed Brainfood – they hold a creative commons license for the manual and make it available to use for free to all. The manual evolves iteratively, but the manual used in this research study is provided in an online supplement.

scholarly journals Psychological well-being in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

2014 ◽  
pp. 779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Gates ◽  
Michael Valenzuela ◽  
Perminder Sachdev ◽  
Fatarone Singh
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Variation in psychological well-being and symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a three-wave panel survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Kim Mannemar Sønderskov ◽  
Peter Thisted Dinesen ◽  
Helene Tilma Vistisen ◽  
Søren Dinesen Østergaard
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals A Preliminary Analysis of Hearing Loss and Its Association With Mild Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 451-452
Author(s):  
Mary Caroline Yuk ◽  
Rebecca Allen ◽  
Marcia Hay-McCutcheon ◽  
Dana Carroll ◽  
Anne Halli-Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hearing Screening ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Age Related

Abstract Age related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a global condition that is increasing in its prevalence. Despite being one of the most common chronic conditions among the older population, there is much more to understand about its association with other aspects of physical and emotional health and well-being. Current research is suggesting that hearing loss is more prevalent in those with cognitive impairment compared to those without cognitive impairment. This study analyzed the incidence of hearing loss and its linkage to mild cognitive impairment in a community-dwelling geriatric population. With the increasing prevalence of this condition in both rural and urban communities of Alabama, it becomes a more pressing matter to understand comorbidities and risk factors for future decline in functioning. This study was conducted in an interdisciplinary geriatrics primary care outpatient clinic in a Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine department affiliated with a university medical center in the Deep South. Ninety-one participants completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and a hearing screening. Hearing screenings were conducted in quiet rooms in the medical center using Phonak hearing screening cards. Detection of 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz tones was assessed. Pearson correlation analyses demonstrated an association between hearing loss mild cognitive impairment. Poorer hearing was significantly associated with lower scores on the MoCA. Conducting behavioral health screenings like this in other primary geriatrics clinics and community settings could improve care and identification of patient needs by integrating important data regarding comorbidities and independent living.

scholarly journals Comparative Effects of Physical Exercise and Other Behavioral Interventions on Functional Status Outcomes in Mild Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Anne L. Shandera-Ochsner ◽  
Melanie J. Chandler ◽  
Dona E. Locke ◽  
Colleen T. Ball ◽  
Julia E. Crook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Clinical Dementia Rating ◽  
Group Sessions

Abstract Objectives: Lifestyle modifications for those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may promote functional stability, lesson disease severity, and improve well-being outcomes such as quality of life. The current analysis of our larger comparative effectiveness study evaluated which specific combinations of lifestyle modifications offered as part of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Action to Benefit Independence in Thinking (HABIT) program contributed to the least functional decline in people with MCI (pwMCI) over 18 months. Methods: We undertook to compare evidence-based interventions with one another rather than to a no-treatment control group. The interventions were five behavioral treatments: computerized cognitive training (CCT), yoga, Memory Support System (MSS) training, peer support group (SG), and wellness education (WE), each delivered to both pwMCI and care partners, in a group-based program. To compare interventions, we randomly withheld one of the five HABIT® interventions in each of the group sessions. We conducted 24 group sessions with between 8 and 20 pwMCI–partner dyads in a session. Results: Withholding yoga led to the greatest declines in functional ability as measured by the Functional Activities Questionnaire and Clinical Dementia Rating. In addition, memory compensation (calendar) training and cognitive exercise appeared to have associations (moderate effect sizes) with better functional outcomes. Withholding SG or WE appeared to have little effect on functioning at 18 months. Conclusions: Overall, these results add to the growing literature that physical exercise can play a significant and lasting role in modifying outcomes in a host of medical conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases.

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