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Choi I, La Monica H, Naismith SL, Rahmanovic A, Mowszowski L, Glozier N. Communicating Personal Risk Profiles of Alzheimer's Disease to Older Adults: A Pilot Trial. J Prev Alzheimers Dis 2022; 9:144-150. [PMID: 35098985 DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2021.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Communicating personal Alzheimer's disease risk profiles based on validated risk algorithms may improve public knowledge about risk reduction, and initiate action. This proof of concept pilot trial aimed to test whether this is feasible and potentially effective and/or harmful. Older at-risk adults (N=24) were provided with their personal Alzheimer's disease risk profile online, which contained information on their personal risk level, scores and tailored recommendations to manage modifiable risk factors. After receiving the risk profile, participants were significantly more accurate in identifying risk and protective factors, and revised their perceived risk to be lower than their initial estimate. There was no apparent harm seen in psychological distress or dementia-related worry. This shows preliminary support for the feasibility of delivering personal dementia risk profiles to low risk, help-seeking older adults in an online format. A definitive trial examining behavioural outcomes and testing in groups with higher risk profiles is now warranted.
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- I Choi
- Dr Isabella Choi, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia, , +612 8627 7240
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Milton AC, La Monica H, Dowling M, Yee H, Davenport T, Braunstein K, Flego A, Burns JM, Hickie IB. Gambling and the Role of Resilience in an International Online Sample of Current and Ex-serving Military Personnel as Compared to the General Population. J Gambl Stud 2019; 36:477-498. [PMID: 31620927 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-019-09900-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Compared to the general population, military personnel are particularly vulnerable to developing gambling problems. The present study examined the presentation of gambling-including gambling frequency, personal thoughts on reducing gambling and recommendations from others to reduce gambling-across these populations. Additionally, the study measured the association between gambling and various psychosocial risk and protective factors-including psychological distress, suicidal ideation, external encouragement to reduce substance use, days out of role, personal wellbeing, resilience, social support and intimate bonds. Data was extracted from the Global Health & Wellbeing Survey, an online self-report survey conducted in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Of the 10,765 eligible respondents, 394 were military veterans and 337 were active military personnel. Consistent with previous research, a higher proportion of gambling behaviours were observed in both current and ex-serving military samples, compared to the general population. To varying degrees, significant associations were found between the different gambling items and all psychosocial risk and protective factors in the general population sample. However, the military sample yielded only one significant association between gambling frequency and the protective factor 'resilience'. A post hoc stepwise linear regression analysis demonstrated the possible mediating role resilience plays between gambling frequency and other psychosocial risk (psychological distress, and suicidal thoughts and behaviour) and protective factors (personal wellbeing) for the military sample. Given the findings, it is recommended that routine screening tools identifying problem gambling are used within the military, and subsequent resilience focused interventions are offered to at risk personnel.
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- A C Milton
- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia. .,Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.,Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Project Synergy, InnoWell Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Movember Foundation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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