Bridging the gap between clinical trials and community care: Translating a memory group for older people with mild cognitive impairment into a community-based organisation
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Mullaly, Elizabeth
Rand, Elizabeth
Pike, Kerryn E
Reilly, Ann
Cavuoto, Marina G
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Objectives: Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are seeking interventions for maintaining independence. This study investigates the feasibility of translating a research-evaluated memory group (LaTCH) into a community-based organisation by evaluating the experiences of clients and trained staff. Methods: Dementia Australia staff trained as facilitators of memory groups for 274 people with MCI and families. Clients and staff were interviewed regarding experiences from group participation. Results: Clients and staff reported benefits of shared experience through group participation, leading to greater use of compensatory strategies. Staff observed client improvement in memory-related self-confidence, thereby reducing anxiety and increasing re-engagement in life activities. In their own professional roles, staff reported increased self-efficacy, leading to greater role satisfaction. Several challenges in running and sustaining the program were also identified. Conclusions: Memory group interventions can be feasibly delivered in a community setting and increase service access opportunities for older people with memory problems.
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Australasian Journal on Ageing
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39
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2
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Implementation science and evaluation
Clinical neuropsychology
Psychology of ageing
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Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gerontology
community health services
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Kinsella, GJ; Mullaly, E; Rand, E; Pike, KE; Reilly, A; Cavuoto, MG, Bridging the gap between clinical trials and community care: Translating a memory group for older people with mild cognitive impairment into a community-based organisation, Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2019, 39 (2), pp. E168-E177