The catalogue contains study descriptions in various languages. The system searches with your search terms from study descriptions available in the language you have selected. The catalogue does not have ‘All languages’ option as due to linguistic differences this would give incomplete results. See the User Guide for more detailed information.
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...
Terminology used is generally based on DDI controlled vocabularies: Time Method, Analysis Unit, Sampling Procedure and Mode of Collection, available at CESSDA Vocabulary Service.
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.