Multidomain Dementia Risk Reduction in Primary Care is Feasible: A Proof-of-concept study

Dementia risk reduction is a public health priority, but interventions that can be easily implemented in routine care are scarce. To evaluate the feasibility of integrating dementia risk reduction in regular consultations in primary care and the added value of a dedicated smartphone app ('MyBra...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Alzheimer's disease Jg. 99; H. 4; S. 1455
Hauptverfasser: Van Asbroeck, Stephanie, Köhler, Sebastian, Wimmers, Sophie C P M, Muris, Jean W M, van Boxtel, Martin P J, Deckers, Kay
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Netherlands 01.01.2024
Schlagworte:
Adult
Dementia - epidemiology
Dementia - prevention & control
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mobile Applications
Netherlands - epidemiology
Primary Health Care
Proof of Concept Study
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Netherlands
telemedicine
risk factors
Alzheimer’s disease
health behavior
dementia
primary health care
prevention and control
lifestyle
ISSN:1875-8908, 1875-8908
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Zusammenfassung:Dementia risk reduction is a public health priority, but interventions that can be easily implemented in routine care are scarce. To evaluate the feasibility of integrating dementia risk reduction in regular consultations in primary care and the added value of a dedicated smartphone app ('MyBraincoach'). 188 participants (40-60 years), with modifiable dementia risk factors were included from ten Dutch general practices in a cluster-randomized trial (NL9773, 06/10/2021). Practices were randomly allocated (1 : 1) to provide a risk-reduction consultation only or to additionally provide the app. During the consultation, participants learned about dementia risk reduction and how to improve their risk profile. The app group received daily microteaching-notifications about their personally relevant risk factors. Feasibility was evaluated after 3 months using questionnaires assessing knowledge on dementia risk reduction and health behavior change. The primary outcome was change in the validated "LIfestyle for BRAin health" (LIBRA) score. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants and primary care providers (PCPs). The interventions were positively perceived, with 72.0% finding the consultation informative and 69.2% considering the app useful. Drop-out was low (6.9%). LIBRA improved similarly in both groups, as did Mediterranean diet adherence and body mass index. Knowledge of dementia risk reduction increased, but more in the app group. Interviews provided insight in participants' and PCPs' needs and wishes. Integrating dementia risk reduction in primary care, supported by a smartphone app, is a viable approach towards dementia risk reduction. Larger trials are needed to establish (cost-)effectiveness.
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ISSN:1875-8908
1875-8908
DOI:10.3233/JAD-240229