Montessori Based Activities for Dementia
Effects of a Culturally Adapted Group Based Montessori Based Activities on Engagement and Affect in Chinese Older People With Dementia
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Brief Summary
The objectives of this study are to examine the feasibility of a culturally-adapted group-based Montessori Method for Dementia program in Chinese community and examine its effects on engagement and affect in community-dwelling people with dementia.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Aug 2018
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 24, 2018
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 31, 2019
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 15, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 20, 2020
CompletedApril 20, 2020
April 1, 2020
11 months
April 15, 2020
April 16, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (6)
Engagement between the 1st minute - 10th minute of each session
Score of Menorah Park Engagement Scale will be used to assess the level of engagement, with the minimum score of 0 and the maximum of 2, with a higher score higher level of engagement.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Engagement between the 25th minute - 35th minute of each session
Score of Menorah Park Engagement Scale will be used to assess the level of engagement, with the minimum score of 0 and the maximum of 2, with a higher score higher level of engagement.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Engagement between the 50th minute - 60th minute of each session
Score of Menorah Park Engagement Scale will be used to assess the level of engagement, with the minimum score of 0 and the maximum of 2, with a higher score higher level of engagement.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Affect between the 1st minute - 10th minute of each session
Score of the Apparent Affect Rating Scale will be used to assess the level of affect, with 1 (Never) to 5 (over 5 minutes), in the aspect of pleasure and interest.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Affect between the 25th minute - 35th minute of each session
Score of the Apparent Affect Rating Scale will be used to assess the level of affect, with 1 (Never) to 5 (over 5 minutes), in the aspect of pleasure and interest.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Affect between the 50th minute - 60th minute of each session
Score of the Apparent Affect Rating Scale will be used to assess the level of affect, with 1 (Never) to 5 (over 5 minutes), in the aspect of pleasure and interest.
through study completion for 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Montessori Method for Dementia
EXPERIMENTALThe design of the Montessori Method for Dementia program covered five aspects, namely cognitive stimulation, life skills, motor movements and fitness, sensory stimulation, and socialization. Each 1-hour session included two to three activities tailored to the local cultural context.
Usual care
ACTIVE COMPARATORActivities delivered regularly in the usual care, such as reading out newspapers, physical activities, and watching videos, in the 1-hour sessions.
Interventions
The Montessori Method highlights the importance of considering the past experiences, identifying interests and maximizing spared capacity and abilities of each individual.
Activities delivered regularly in the usual care, such as reading out newspapers, physical activities, and watching videos, in the 1-hour sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- with a diagnosis of dementia at a stage 3 to 5 on the global deterioration scale (GDS)
You may not qualify if:
- were joining any other dementia training activities
- would highly likely present a hazard to others through disruptive behaviors
- proxy consent could not be obtained
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
The Salvation Army, Hong Kong and Macau Command
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Related Publications (1)
Chan HY, Yau YM, Li SF, Kwong KS, Chong YY, Lee IF, Yu DS. Effects of a culturally adapted group based Montessori based activities on engagement and affect in Chinese older people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2021 Jan 7;21(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01967-0.
PMID: 33413153DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Helen Chan, PhD
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Masking Details
- Two research assistants who conducted the observations were blinded to the group allocation.
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 15, 2020
First Posted
April 20, 2020
Study Start
August 24, 2018
Primary Completion
July 31, 2019
Study Completion
December 31, 2019
Last Updated
April 20, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share