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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Early help-seeking for memory problems is crucial for effective management and treatment.
  • South Asian populations often face barriers to accessing healthcare, including for cognitive concerns.
  • Digital interventions offer a scalable approach to health promotion and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a digital intervention (DVD/leaflet) promoting timely help-seeking for memory issues among South Asian individuals.
  • To evaluate the potential impact of the intervention on help-seeking behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving eight general practice (GP) settings.
  • Recruitment of South Asian patients identified as potentially experiencing memory problems.
  • Intervention involved a digital versatile disc (DVD)/leaflet designed to encourage help-seeking.
  • Primary outcomes measured feasibility (recruitment, consent, follow-up rates) and acceptability (participant ratings).

Main Results:

  • High consent (76%) and follow-up (97%) rates indicated good feasibility.
  • The intervention was highly acceptable to those who received it (90%).
  • Only 41% of those receiving the intervention accessed it, but they showed increased likelihood of seeking timely help.
  • A full-scale RCT was deemed potentially very expensive.

Conclusions:

  • The digital intervention is feasible and acceptable for promoting timely help-seeking for memory problems in South Asian communities.
  • Despite high acceptability, low access rates warrant further investigation.
  • The high cost of a full-scale RCT suggests that making the intervention widely available without one may be a proportionate approach.