title: Pilot testing a couples-focused intervention for mild cognitive impairment.
abstract: The purpose of this pilot was to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and potential benefits of the multicomponent, Daily Enhancement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) intervention, which was tailored to help couples facing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) work together to meet goals, remain engaged in meaningful activities, and adapt to changes over time. Using a single-group design, 10 individuals with MCI and their family caregivers were recruited to participate in the DEMA intervention over 6 biweekly sessions. Data were collected pre-and at 1 week and 3 months postintervention completion rates indicated the program and study procedures were well accepted. Qualitative and quantitative finding indicated positive trends in meaningful activity performance and maintenance of health-related outcomes, as well as high program satisfaction. The DEMA intervention is potentially promising but needs further testing in a randomized clinical trial.
authors.affiliation: Adult Health in Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. yuelu@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Yvonne Yueh-Feng
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Joan E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Haase
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D019546:Couples Therapy; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects