Open AccessFeasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mind–Body Activity Program for Older Adults With Chronic Pain and Cognitive Decline: The Virtual “Active Brains” Study
Author(s) -
James Doorley,
Ryan A. Mace,
Paula J Popok,
Victoria A. Grunberg,
Anya Ragnhildstveit,
AnaMaria Vranceanu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the gerontologist/the gerontologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1758-5341
pISSN - 0016-9013
DOI - 10.1093/geront/gnab135
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , psychological intervention , cognition , physical therapy , anxiety , coping (psychology) , chronic pain , medicine , cognitive decline , physical medicine and rehabilitation , clinical psychology , psychology , dementia , psychiatry , surgery , disease , pathology
Chronic pain (CP) and cognitive decline (CD) are highly comorbid and debilitating among older adults. We iteratively developed Active Brains-Fitbit (AB-F), a group mind-body activity program aided by a Fitbit that is feasible and associated with improvements in physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning when delivered in-person to older adults with CP and CD. We adapted our intervention and methodology for remote delivery to bypass barriers to participation. Here we report on a feasibility randomized controlled trial of the virtual AB-F versus a Health Enhancement Program (HEP) educational control followed by qualitative exit interviews.