Virtual delivery of improvisational movement and social engagement interventions in the IMOVE trial during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contemp Clin Trials Commun
; 33: 101102, 2023 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2258726
ABSTRACT
Background:
IMOVE evaluated the contributions of movement and social engagement to quality of life, brain network connectivity, and motor and social-emotional functioning in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease participating with a caregiver. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, a pilot study was conducted to assess integrity of key elements of the intervention and feasibility of virtual intervention delivery.Methods:
Participants in the parent study were randomized to one of 4 study conditions (Movement Group [MG], Movement Alone [MA], Social Group [SG], or Usual Care [UC; control]). To test virtual adaptations of each condition, groups of three participant-caregiver dyads (6 individuals) who had completed the parent trial participated in virtual adaptation classes. We adopted an engineering-inspired, rapid refinement model to optimize virtual interventions on the dimensions of social connectedness, fun, and physical exertion. After completing one iteration, participants gave feedback and adjustments were made to the intervention. This process was repeated until no further adjustments were needed.Results:
The MA arm easily transitioned to virtual format. The virtual MG intervention required the most iterations, with participants reporting needs for additional technology support, higher level of physical exertion, and stronger social connection. The virtual SG intervention reported good social connection, but needed additional technology instruction and measures to promote equal participation.Conclusions:
Our pilot study results underscore the feasibility of delivering remote social and/or dance interventions for older adults and provide a useful road map for other research teams interested in increasing their reach by adapting in-person group behavioral interventions for remote delivery.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Contemp Clin Trials Commun
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.conctc.2023.101102
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