Summary information

Study title

Healthy Cognitive Ageing: Empowering Older Adults Through Self-Testing, 2022-2023

Creator

Gunn, S, University of Leicester
Paterson, K, University of Leicester

Study number / PID

856846 (UKDA)

10.5255/UKDA-SN-856846 (DOI)

Data access

Open

Series

Not available

Abstract

These comprise anonymous data for experimental work to i) pilot a measure of cognitive change in ageing and ii) gather data about cognitive problems experienced by typically-ageing adults, as part of exploratory work towards producing a diagnostic product for older adults experiencing cognitive change. Data were gathered through an online behavioural task platform (Gorilla) using cognitive tasks and standardised questionnaires (PHQ9, GAI, ESS, NAVQ, GPAQ) plus some non-standardised questions about the impact of perceived cognitive change. Data files are included for all components. - Demographic data, including: equipment used to complete test; age; gender; ethnicity; work status; level of education; accommodation; marital or partnership status; people in household; reported health conditions; use of alcohol/cigarettes/non-prescribed drugs. - Task data - user experience; priorities for task development - Psychometric data - standardised questionnaire information: Patient Health Questionnaire 9; Geriatric Anxiety Inventory; Epworth Sleepiness Scale; Near Activity Visual Questionnaire; Global Physical Activity Questionnaire; non-standardised questions asking about experience of cognitive change in ageing - Cognitive task data - accuracy and reaction times to visual stimuli We collected additional data which included measures of diabetes-related health and wellbeing, to further explore potential interactions of ageing with a condition known to have potential impacts on cognition.From around age 50, people experience increasing problems with thinking (cognition), and 1 in 5 go on to develop diagnosed cognitive impairment. In our ageing population, rising numbers of older people are experiencing worsening problems with memory, concentration, and multitasking. Without support, this increasingly affects day-to-day life. As average retirement age rises, it also prevents older adults from maintaining skilled work. This affects individuals' activity and wellbeing, and...
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Methodology

Data collection period

31/08/2022 - 30/08/2023

Country

United Kingdom

Time dimension

Not available

Analysis unit

Individual

Universe

Not available

Sampling procedure

Not available

Kind of data

Numeric

Data collection mode

Data were collected using an online behavioural platform (Gorilla) which allows administration of cognitive tasks and questionnaires as above. Individuals completed the tasks independently using a laptop or computer. Because some of the tasks require clear and comparable measures of reaction times using a keyboard, completion on tablets or phones was not permitted.

Funding information

Grant number

ES/X006077/1

Access

Publisher

UK Data Service

Publication year

2023

Terms of data access

The Data Collection is available from an external repository. Access is available via Related Resources.

Related publications

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