Constructing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Community-based Older Adults Dementia Prevention Education Program

NCT06998836 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 202301106B0
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 142
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study adopted a mixed-methods approach and was conducted in two exploratory phases. The first phase focused on development and involved three focus group interviews with community-dwelling older adults. These qualitative focus group discussions were used to inform the development of a dementia prevention education program based on the analysis results. In the second phase, community-dwelling older adults were recruited to participate in the study. The experimental group received the dementia prevention education program, while the control group received general health education leaflets. Participants were assessed before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and again three months later. The assessments measured changes in dementia-related knowledge, dementia-related worry, health beliefs, and willingness to engage in preventive actions. This study aimed to examine the effects of the intervention on older adults' dementia knowledge, health beliefs, and willingness to undertake preventive actions.

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

dementia prevention; health beliefs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Dementia Knowledge Score

  Measured using a validated dementia knowledge questionnaire. The score reflects the participant's understanding of dementia, including symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Dementia-Related Worry Score

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a structured dementia prevention education program based on focus group findings. The program included interactive sessions on dementia knowledge, risk reduction strategies, and health belief enhancement. Intervention(s): Dementia Prevention Education Program

Behavioral: Dementia prevention education

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants received standard health education materials in leaflet form, covering general health maintenance topics not specific to dementia. Intervention(s): General Health Education Leaflet

Other: General Health Education Leaflet

Interventions

Dementia prevention education BEHAVIORAL

Dementia prevention education:A structured dementia prevention education program developed based on qualitative focus group findings. The program includes multiple interactive sessions covering dementia knowledge, health beliefs, risk reduction strategies, and motivation for preventive actions.

Intervention Group

General Health Education Leaflet OTHER

Participants received printed general health education leaflets not specifically related to dementia. The content included general wellness and health maintenance advice.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chang Gung University of Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Taoyuan, 333324, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2025
• First Posted: May 31, 2025
• Study Start: December 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2024
• Study Completion: January 13, 2025
• Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)