Reducing sedentary behaviour and cognitive function in older people with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Results of a randomized feasibility study

Olanrewaju, Olawale, Carmichael, Christina, Wallis, Jo and Smith, Lee (2022) Reducing sedentary behaviour and cognitive function in older people with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Results of a randomized feasibility study. Aging and Health Research, 2 (1). p. 100057. ISSN 2667-0321

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Abstract

Background- Sedentary behaviour is associated with poorer cognitive function amongst older adults and may pose a risk to cognitive decline. We tested the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered coaching intervention designed to reduce sedentary behaviour in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods- This was a 13-week unblinded, single-centered randomized feasibility study. People with MCI were recruited and randomized to receive five sessions of WALC-R intervention or information on physical activity. ActivPAL-measured sedentary behaviour, self-reported sedentary levels, pre-morbid intelligence, and verbal fluency were measured at baseline and week 13. Results- We recruited 25 people of whom 23 were followed up. 82% of outcome data including valid accelerometer data were collected. Self-reported sedentary levels reduced by 65(36.6) min at follow-up, while device measured sedentary increased by 10.5(17) min. When interviewed, participants found the intervention acceptable. Conclusion- The intervention was feasible and acceptable to participants. A full-scale trial is needed to examine the effectiveness of the intervention on cognitive function in community dwelling older population at risk of cognitive decline.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	mild cognitive impairment, sedentary time, intervention, pilot, cognitive function, feasibility study
Faculty:	Faculty of Science & Engineering
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic User
Depositing User:	Symplectic User
Date Deposited:	26 Jan 2022 14:30
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2022 16:21
URI:	https://arro.anglia.ac.uk/id/eprint/707269

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