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Pilot testing a couples-focused intervention for mild cognitive impairment.

Yvonne Yueh-Feng Lu¹, Joan E Haase, Michael Weaver

¹Adult Health in Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. yuelu@iupui.edu

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The Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) intervention showed promise for couples with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), demonstrating good acceptance and positive trends in activity and health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects daily functioning and quality of life for individuals and their caregivers.
Interventions supporting engagement in meaningful activities are crucial for managing MCI.
Couples coping with MCI require tailored support to adapt to changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of the Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) intervention for couples with MCI.
To assess the potential benefits of the DEMA intervention on meaningful activity performance and health-related outcomes.
To explore participant satisfaction with the DEMA intervention.

Main Methods:

A pilot study using a single-group design.
Recruited 10 individuals with MCI and their family caregivers.
Delivered 6 biweekly sessions of the DEMA intervention, with data collected pre-, and 1 week and 3 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

High program completion rates indicated good acceptability and feasibility.
Positive trends observed in meaningful activity performance and maintenance of health-related outcomes.
Participants reported high program satisfaction.

Conclusions:

The DEMA intervention appears to be a potentially promising approach for couples facing MCI.
Further investigation in a randomized clinical trial is warranted to confirm these findings.
The intervention supports couples in meeting goals and adapting to changes associated with MCI.