Co-design of dementia prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA).
Alzheimers Dement
; 19(10): 4564-4571, 2023 10.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians.METHODS:
Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Qualitative data were collected through ACCO staff workshops, Elders yarning, and governance groups to inform the protocol. Additionally, we conducted a small pilot study.RESULTS:
Expected DAMPAA ToC outcomes are (1) improved daily function, (2) better cardiovascular risk management, (3) falls reduction, (4) improved quality of life, and (5) reduced cognitive decline. Attendance enablers are social interaction, environment, exercise type/level, and logistics.DISCUSSION:
Findings suggest that ToC is an effective collaborative approach for co-designing Aboriginal health programs.Palabras clave
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Demencia
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Servicios de Salud del Indígena
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Alzheimers Dement
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia