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View article: Understanding urban agriculture in context: environmental, social, and psychological benefits of agriculture in Singapore
Understanding urban agriculture in context: environmental, social, and psychological benefits of agriculture in Singapore Open
The purported environmental, social, psychological, and economic benefits of urban agricultural initiatives (UAIs) are context-dependent. However, little research has been done on UAIs in Asia, and to our knowledge, no research conducted i…
View article: Protocol for a mixed-methods and multi-site assessment of the implementation process and outcomes of a new community-based frailty programme
Protocol for a mixed-methods and multi-site assessment of the implementation process and outcomes of a new community-based frailty programme Open
Background Frailty is increasing in prevalence internationally with population ageing. Frailty can be managed or even reversed through community-based interventions delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, but to varying de…
View article: Health outcomes and implementation barriers and facilitators of comprehensive geriatric assessment in community settings: a systematic integrative review [PROSPERO registration no.: CRD42021229953]
Health outcomes and implementation barriers and facilitators of comprehensive geriatric assessment in community settings: a systematic integrative review [PROSPERO registration no.: CRD42021229953] Open
View article: Development, Validation and Field Evaluation of the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Study (SLAS) Risk Index for Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Development, Validation and Field Evaluation of the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Study (SLAS) Risk Index for Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Open
The SLAS risk index is accurate and replicable in predicting MCI, and is applicable in community interventions for dementia prevention.
View article: Implementation and effectiveness of a multi-domain program for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment at neighborhood senior centres
Implementation and effectiveness of a multi-domain program for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment at neighborhood senior centres Open
To address the paucity of research investigating the implementation of multi-domain dementia prevention interventions, we implemented and evaluated a 24-week, bi-weekly multi-domain program for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment …
View article: Peripheral Hearing Loss and Its Association with Cognition among Ethnic Chinese Older Adults
Peripheral Hearing Loss and Its Association with Cognition among Ethnic Chinese Older Adults Open
Introduction: Many studies on hearing loss (HL) and cognition are limited by subjective hearing assessments and verbally administered cognition tests, the majority of the document findings in Western populations. This study a…
View article: Mixed-method evaluation of CARITAS: a hospital-to-community model of integrated care for dementia
Mixed-method evaluation of CARITAS: a hospital-to-community model of integrated care for dementia Open
Objectives The capability and capacity of the primary and community care (PCC) sector for dementia in Singapore may be enhanced through better integration. Through a partnership involving a tertiary hospital and PCC providers, an integrate…
View article: Evaluation of Implementation and Effectiveness of a Pilot Multi-Domain Program for Older Adults at Risk of Cognitive Impairment at Neighborhood Senior Centres – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of Implementation and Effectiveness of a Pilot Multi-Domain Program for Older Adults at Risk of Cognitive Impairment at Neighborhood Senior Centres – A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The efficacy of multi-domain interventions for dementia prevention has been investigated in a few large randomized controlled trials (RCT). To link research to community action, we evaluated the implementation and effectiveness …
View article: Evaluating the Outcomes of a Hospital-to-Community Model of Integrated Care for Dementia
Evaluating the Outcomes of a Hospital-to-Community Model of Integrated Care for Dementia Open
Introduction: Living with dementia is challenging for persons with dementia (PWDs) and their families. Although multi-component intervention, underscored by the ethos of person-centred care, has been shown to maintain quality…