A Scoping Survey to Inform Design of Digital Dementia Risk Reduction Interventions for Adults Concerned about their Cognitive Health

Jessica G Amos; Lidan Zheng; Ranmalee Eramudugolla; Sophie Andrews; Kaarin J Anstey

doi:10.3233/ADR-230160

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A Scoping Survey to Inform Design of Digital Dementia Risk Reduction Interventions for Adults Concerned about their Cognitive Health

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A Scoping Survey to Inform Design of Digital Dementia Risk Reduction Interventions for Adults Concerned about their Cognitive Health

Jessica G Amos, Lidan Zheng, Ranmalee Eramudugolla, Sophie Andrews and Kaarin J Anstey

Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, Vol.8(1), pp.697-708

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/ADR-230160

PMCID: PMC11091727

PMID: 38746626

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Abstract

Alzheimer's disease

cognition

dementia

prevention and control

technology

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Thompson Institute Special Collection

Background: Digital dementia risk reduction interventions are cost-effective and scalable. However, it is unknown how they are perceived by people already experiencing cognitive concerns or decline. Objective: To understand the current use, interest, and preferences for online learning courses and interest in learning about factors influencing brain health and dementia risk among adults ≥45. To explore potential differences between individuals experiencing cognitive concerns and those without. Methods: Adults aged 45 and older completed a survey on technology use and healthy ageing (n = 249, Mean age = 65.6, 76.3% female). The Memory Assessment Clinic-Questionnaire was used to assess subjective memory decline, and 153 participants met the study criteria for cognitive concerns (≥25). Results: Almost all participants (98.4%) reported using two or more digital devices, and 51.8% reported increasing device usage following COVID-19. Most (92.1%) were interested in learning about healthy living and memory within an online course, and over 80% indicated a high interest in learning about dementia risk factors. People with cognitive concerns were more likely to report using a ‘routine or system’ to aid memory than people without (82.4% versus 62.9%, p = 0.001). However, no significant difference was found in technology use, course preferences, or interest in learning about different risk factors. Conclusions: We conclude that adults 45 years and over are interested in online methods for learning about brain health and offer unique insights into adapting dementia prevention programs for cognitive concerns.

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Title: A Scoping Survey to Inform Design of Digital Dementia Risk Reduction Interventions for Adults Concerned about their Cognitive Health
Authors: Jessica G Amos (Corresponding Author) - UNSW Sydney
Lidan Zheng - UNSW Sydney
Ranmalee Eramudugolla - UNSW Sydney
Sophie Andrews - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
Kaarin J Anstey - Neuroscience Research Australia
Publication details: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, Vol.8(1), pp.697-708
Publisher: IOS Press
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.3233/ADR-230160
ISSN: 2542-4823
PMID: 38746626; PMC11091727
Data Availability: The participants of this study did not give written consent for their data to be shared publicly, therefore due to the nature of the research supporting data is not available.
Grants: Habit formation and change in ageing: Developing a neuropsychological model, DE210101138, Australian Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - ARC
Contemporary life engagement and cognitive resilience in ageing, FL190100011, Australian Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - ARC
Organisation Unit: Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; Thompson Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991022797402621
Output Type: Journal article

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