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Challenges faced and lessons learned A multi-component prospective memory training program for Malaysian older adults

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The surrounding circumstances and environments of Malaysian older adults could make conducting interventions (mainly in terms of clinical or randomized controlled trials) a challenge. Working with older adults and facing cultural issues could be challenging. OBJECTIVE: This paper illustrates a significant perspective of some of the challenges faced while conducting a randomized controlled trial exploring the impact of a multi-component intervention that included strategy- and process-based prospective memory (PM) training among Malaysian older adults. METHODS: The current study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and therefore the challenges were presented in accordance with the CONSORT statement style. RESULTS: A discussion on how these issues were addressed is provided. CONCLUSION: Some suggestions were presented to help researchers plan and create interventions for similar studies and to support a practical method of addressing all related challenges.

Source: Dementia & Neuropsychologia

DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn12-020012

Authors: Azin Farzin, Rahimah Ibrahim, Zainal Madon, Hamidon Basri

Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Cognitive Functions and Memory

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Australian Catholic University, Universiti Putra Malaysia