Exploring and Evaluating the Impact of 'Refresh and Reconnect!'

NCT ID: NCT06805578

Last Updated: 2025-02-03

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-03

Study Completion Date

2026-07-31

Brief Summary

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Dementia and mild cognitive impairment are a rising concern for the ageing population in Singapore, leading to diminished quality of life and health outcomes. Arts-based interventions in a museum setting have been shown to improve cognitive health and well-being for Persons with Cognitive Impairment (PWCIs), however little is known about the relationship of heritage-based interventions on the health and well-being of PWCIs.

This mixed-methods study evaluates the 6-week "Refresh and Reconnect!" programme (R\&R!), a museum-based heritage programme including guided artist-led activities and tours of the National Museum of Singapore.

(i) In the quantitative study (n = 64-120 PWCIs, comprising with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia), assessments will be conducted at 2 time points (pre-programme, post-programme) to evaluate change in cognitive, social, and mental well-being.

ii) In the qualitative study, ethnographic observations of the R\&R! programme; ethnographic interviews with staff (n= max 3), \& artists (n= max 6); and in-depth interviews with PWCIs (n=16) will be used to elicit the underlying context-mechanisms-outcomes which enable R\&R! success. Programme volunteers will also be engaged through casual or informal conversations as part of the ethnographic observations.

The study will provide valuable insights for the development of effective, non-pharmacological interventions for PWCIs. The primary objectives of the study are to (a) compare the change (before and after programme participation) in the health and well-being of PWCIs participating in the programme, and (b) assess the change (before and after programme participation) in the perception of the museum, 'heritage' and learning among PWCIs participating in the programme. The secondary aims are to understand the factors, contexts, and mechanisms that influence the implementation of the museum-based intervention and its effects, including the place-based effects of the curated museum Reunion space for PWCIs.

Achieving the objectives will help answer the following research questions:

1. To what extent, and how does participation in the "Refresh and Reconnect!" programme impact health and well-being of PWCIs?
2. To what extent, and how does participation in the programme affect the study participants' understanding and perception of the museum as a potential place to enhance one's health and well-being? \[Note: Study Participants include all who are participating in the study such as PWCIs and those who are implementing (e.g. museum staff), facilitating (e.g. artists) and assisting (e.g. volunteers) with the R\&R! Programme\]
3. What are the contexts and mechanisms that influence the implementation of the programme?

These findings are of significant public health importance for Singapore, potentially informing policy decisions, resource allocation, and healthcare strategies to better support PWCIs, ultimately improving their quality of life. Findings of the study may also contribute to similar heritage-based programmes in future, contributing to the understanding of key elements of programme success, and for whom these programmes are effective for.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Ageing Mild Dementia Well-being

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

This is an exploratory study that adopts a quasi-experimental (single-arm, before-after) and mixed-methods quantitative and qualitative design.
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention Group

Persons with cognitive impairment will undergo a 6-week heritage-based intervention programme conducted by the National Museum of Singapore, which includes guided gallery tours led by the museum's Care Facilitator volunteers and artist-led hands-on activities based on various art forms.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Heritage art programme

Intervention Type OTHER

The 6-week 'Refresh and Reconnect!' programme includes guided gallery tours led by the museum's Care Facilitator volunteers and artist-led hands-on activities based on various art forms (e.g. artist-led dance, art, or drama workshops).

Interventions

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Heritage art programme

The 6-week 'Refresh and Reconnect!' programme includes guided gallery tours led by the museum's Care Facilitator volunteers and artist-led hands-on activities based on various art forms (e.g. artist-led dance, art, or drama workshops).

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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"Refresh and Reconnect!"

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Fulfils the programme recruitment criteria and registers for the programme through National Museum of Singapore's collaborating partners; AND
* Provides consent for participation in the study personally; AND
* Willing and able to participate in interviews independently, without proxy; AND
* Scores between 22 to 27 on the MoCA (or 22 to 26 for participants with less than 10 years of education; or 22 to 25 for participants who are unable to provide information on the number of years of formal education completed). These thresholds follow the recommendation of MoCA use in determining mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in Singapore and draw from studies concerning mental capacity and consent for persons living with cognitive impairment

Exclusion Criteria

* Whose cognitive impairment status cannot be confirmed by the administered screener; OR
* Do not give consent to participate in the study; OR
* Scores below 22 on the MoCA, or above 27 (or 26 for participants with less than 10 years of education; or 25 for participants who are unable to provide information on the number of years of formal education completed)
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Heritage Board, Singapore

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Museum Singapore, Singapore

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Rahul Malhotra

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Rahul Malhotra, MD, MPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Ad Maulod, PhD, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Locations

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National Museum of Singapore

Singapore, , Singapore

Site Status

Countries

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Singapore

Central Contacts

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Rahul Malhotra, MD, MPH

Role: CONTACT

+6593891930

Ad Maulod, PhD, MSc

Role: CONTACT

+6596445487

Facility Contacts

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Senior Manager (Programmes)

Role: primary

+6569821262

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Other Identifiers

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NUS-IRB-2024-259

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