Neurocognitive Effects of an Online Brain Health Program and Weekly Telehealth Support Group in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Loss: A Pilot Study.
Publication Title
Geriatrics (Basel)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-14-2024
Keywords
aging; cognitive decline; dementia prevention; health coaching; precision medicine.; california; pni; sjci; santa monica
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors has the potential to slow cognitive decline in older adults by reducing risks associated with dementia. Curriculum-based group health coaching may aid in establishing behavior change centered for dementia risk factors.
METHODS: In this pilot clinical care patient group study (
RESULTS: Cognitive changes were estimated with nonparametric tests and effect sizes (Cohen's d). Results showed significant improvements in global cognition (
CONCLUSIONS: This small pilot study suggests that a virtual six-month personalized health coaching group with self-paced online health education is feasible and potentially efficacious for improving cognition in participants with subjective cognitive complaints. This format may facilitate behavior change to slow cognitive decline. Future studies should include a control group, a larger, more diverse sample as well as assessing mood and other subjective measures.
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty/Research Institute
Behavioral Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Neurosciences
Specialty/Research Institute
Telemedicine
