Dementia and Storytelling in Vietnam

Summary

This project aims to improve knowledge regarding Alzheimer's dementia and related dementias (ADRD) among older adults and their caregivers in Vietnam and promote the early diagnosis of ADRD using a digital storytelling intervention.

Interventions

• Storytelling intervention · BEHAVIORAL

  Participants will receive a digital storytelling intervention featuring narratives from older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers who have successfully managed the condition. The stories highlight the benefits of early ADRD diagnosis and strategies for managing diagnostic and care-related challenges. The intervention will be delivered at baseline and biweekly thereafter for three months via CIAS, with didactic "Learn More" modules provided following the stories.

• Basic information · BEHAVIORAL

  Participants will receive basic information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), issued by the Vietnam Ministry of Health (usual care), at baseline and at Month 3.

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Older adults (age ≥ 60 years) residing in one of the four participating communities (communities in rural areas of Phu Tho province with minimum distance of 10 km between participating communities)
* Concern about mild cognitive impairment expressed by the participant, caregiver, or healthcare provider, with no formal screening for ADRD
* Ability and willingness to provide informed consent
* Caregivers of eligible participants will be invited to participate after providing written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current participation in another ADRD study
* Severe cognitive impairment as evaluated by study co-investigators
* Enrollment in palliative care or diagnosis of a terminal illness
* Previous exposure to digital storytelling modules
* Prior participation in the digital storytelling development.

Sites (1)

• Vietnam National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam