SINgapore GERiatric intervention study to reduce physical frailty and cognitive decline (SINGER)-pilot: A feasibility study

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TitreSINgapore GERiatric intervention study to reduce physical frailty and cognitive decline (SINGER)-pilot: A feasibility study
Type de publicationJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuteursChew KAnn, Xu X, Siongco P, Villaraza S, Phua AKa Sin, Wong ZXuen, Chung CYu, Tang N, Chew E, Henry CJeyakumar, Koo E, Chen C
JournalALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
Volume7
Paginatione12141
Type of ArticleArticle
Mots-cléscognitive impairment, Dementia, feasibility, intervention, Lifestyle, Randomized controlled trial
Résumé

{Introduction The SINGER pilot randomized controlled trial aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study (FINGER) multi-domain lifestyle interventions compared to Singaporean adaptations. Methods Seventy elderly participants were recruited and randomized into FINGER (n = 36) or SINGER (n = 34) interventions; involving physical exercise, cognitive training, diet, and vascular risk factors management, for 6 months. Results Both intervention groups were equally feasible and acceptable with participants completing at least 80% of the interventions. Body strength improved in both groups (P-upper body = .04, P-lower body = .06
DOI10.1002/trc2.12141