The investigators conducted a feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults. The primary purposes of this study included determining the feasibility of conducting EON-Mem virtually with older adults and whether a randomized control trial using EON-Mem in older adults is of value.
Twenty-five older adults aged 55 years and older were recruited for participation in the EON-Mem training program adapted and administered virtually. Measures of emotional functioning and cognitive functioning were administered before and following the intervention. Participants attended one virtual treatment session per week for a total of six weeks with daily homework assignments. A priori, feasibility was set at an 80% completion rate. To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
Feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults
Brigham Young Unversity
Provo, Utah, United States
Feasibility of study protocols.
To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information and feasibility was set a priori as a completion rate greater than 80% based on previous research.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.
Memory Outcomes: Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status
To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.
Memory Outcomes: Ecological Memory Simulations
To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Ecological Memory Simulations. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.
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