| Promoting cognitive health: a formative research collaboration of the healthy aging research network. | |
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PMID: 19525211 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Evidence suggests that healthy lifestyles may help maintain cognitive health. The Prevention Research Centers Healthy Aging Research Network, 9 universities collaborating with their communities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting a multiyear research project, begun in 2005, to understand how to translate this knowledge into public health interventions. DESIGN AND METHODS: This article provides an overview of the study purpose, design, methods, and processes. We examined the literature on promoting cognitive health, convened a meeting of experts in cognitive health and public health interventions, identified research questions, developed a common focus group protocol and survey, established quality control and quality assurance processes, conducted focus groups, and analyzed the resulting data. RESULTS: We conducted 55 focus groups with 450 participants in 2005-2007, and an additional 20 focus groups and in-depth interviews in 2007-2008. Focus groups were in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese, with African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics, non-Hispanic Whites, physicians and other health practitioners, rural and urban residents, individuals caring for family or friends with cognitive impairment, and cognitively impaired individuals. IMPLICATIONS: The data provide a wealth of opportunities for designing public health interventions to promote cognitive health in diverse populations. |
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Authors:
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James N Laditka; Renée L Beard; Lucinda L Bryant; David Fetterman; Rebecca Hunter; Susan Ivey; Rebecca G Logsdon; Joseph R Sharkey; Bei Wu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Gerontologist Volume: 49 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1758-5341 ISO Abbreviation: Gerontologist Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-15 Completed Date: 2009-09-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375327 Medline TA: Gerontologist Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S12-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Public Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA. jladitka@uncc.edu |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Cognition Disorders / prevention & control* Cooperative Behavior Focus Groups Health Promotion / organization & administration* Health Services for the Aged / organization & administration*, trends Humans Middle Aged Program Development Qualitative Research Questionnaires Research Design* United States Universities* |
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1- U48-DP-000025/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000033/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000045/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000048/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000050/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000051/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000052/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000054/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS; 1-U48-DP-000059/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS |
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