Srisuwan 2020.
| Study characteristics | |
| Methods |
Study design: RCT Duration of study: the study was conducted in 2017. Country: Thailand Income classification: upper‐middle‐income country in 2017 Geographical scope: “Central region of Thailand” Healthcare setting: geriatric clinic (outpatient clinic) |
| Participants | 1. Age: 65.7 ± 4.3 years 2. Gender: both 3. Socioeconomic background: not specified 4. Educational background: most had a Bachelor's degree (63% in intervention, 59% in control). Inclusion criteria Participants: a. were aged > 60 years; b. visited the geriatric clinic, Outpatient department, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Exclusion criteria: a. Thai version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) higher than 11 on anxiety or depression; b. Thai version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) less than 26; c. had any conditions affecting participation in programme activities, e.g. balancing problems, hearing impairment as well as any psychiatric diseases and neurological problems such as stroke. Note: at baseline, the intervention and control group scores for HADS‐Depression were, respectively, 2.92 (2.13) and 2.75 (2.31). At baseline, the intervention and control group scores for HADS‐Anxiety were, respectively, 4.61 (2.45) and 3.53 (2.21). Stated purpose: to assess the effectiveness of a group‐based 8‐week multicomponent CT by using the TEAM‐V Program concerning cognition, mood, and IADL amongst healthy older adults over 1 year |
| Interventions |
Name: TEAM‐V multidomain cognitive training programme Title/name of PW and number: general practitioner nurse and practice nurse (number not specified) 1. Selection: not specified 2. Educational background: not specified 3. Training: 4‐day workshop covering clinical and instrumental assessment of cognitive function and method of delivering the CT programme 4. Supervision: from author correspondence—“Geriatrician monitored the intervention such as contents and tools of training”. 5. Incentives/remuneration: not specified Prevention type: indicated – participants presented with some level of distress as indicated by HADS scores. All those who had a score indicative of severe depression or anxiety were excluded. Intervention details: “Multi‐domain CT program consisting of training of executive function, attention, memory and visuospatial function. The training comprised 5 sessions, with a 2‐week interval between each session and 120 minutes per session. Each session involved training in different domains of cognition. Participants were encouraged to practice their homework during the intervention period. After the intervention, participants were encouraged to continue practice CT as much as possible. Examples of homework include: identifying internal and external distracters in daily living and memory techniques using in real life such techniques to remember shopping lists.” Control: usual care – standard clinical care from usual healthcare professionals |
| Outcomes |
Participants’outcomes of interest for this review
Carers’ outcomes of interest for this review Nil Economic outcomes Nil Time points: baseline, post‐intervention (1‐6 months, 7‐24 months) |
| Notes |
Source of funding: the research project was partially supported by The Thai Health Promotion Foundation. The sponsors had no role in the design and conduct of the study; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in the preparation of the manuscript; or in the review or approval of the manuscript. Notes on validation of instruments (screening and outcomes): the HADS is a widely adopted measure that has been validated across contexts. Additional information: none Handling the data: not applicable Prospective trial registration number: TCTR20190709003 |