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NCT Number: NCT06998836

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Taoyuan City, 333324, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

(1) 55 years old or above; (2) conscious and able to speak Mandarin and Taiwanese; and (3) willing to participate in this study and complete the consent form -

Exclusion criteria

(1) diagnosed with dementia; or (2) diagnosed with severe physical or mental illness by a physician.

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Treatment and study plan

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.

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Dementia Knowledge Score

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3-month follow-up

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

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dementia-Related Worry Score

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3-month follow-up

    Measured using a standardized scale to assess the level of concern or fear participants feel toward developing dementia.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploring the Construction and Intervention Effectiveness of Dementia Prevention Education Programs for Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Study Based on the Health Belief Model

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 31, 2025
Registry last updated
May 31, 2025

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