An evaluation of the social impact of a pilot Dementia-friendly walking football programme,
Award Number
360G-RSMCT-0060X00000WR7TnStatus / Stage
CompletedDates
1 February 2019 -1 February 2020
Duration (calculated)
01 years 00 monthsFunder(s)
Alzheimer ScotlandFunding Amount
£12,174.00Funder/Grant study page
RS MacdonaldContracted Centre
University of the West of ScotlandContracted Centre Webpage
Principal Investigator
Dr Eilidh MacraePI Contact
Eilidh.Macrae@uws.ac.ukPI ORCID
0000-0002-6528-920XWHO Catergories
Methodologies and approaches for risk reduction researchTools and methodologies for interventions
Disease Type
Dementia (Unspecified)CPEC Review Info
| Reference ID | 339 |
|---|---|
| Researcher | Reside Team |
| Published | 12/06/2023 |
Data
| Award Number | 360G-RSMCT-0060X00000WR7Tn |
|---|---|
| Status / Stage | Completed |
| Start Date | 20190201 |
| End Date | 20200201 |
| Duration (calculated) | 01 years 00 months |
| Funder/Grant study page | RS Macdonald |
| Contracted Centre | University of the West of Scotland |
| Contracted Centre Webpage | |
| Funding Amount | £12,174.00 |
Abstract
Dementia friendly walking football (DFWF) is an increasingly popular way to encourage men living with dementia to engage in a form of physical activity (PA) traditionally attractive to them, yet no published empirical evidence exists regarding its social impact. This project aimed to evaluate the social impact of a pilot, monthly DFWF programme on the lives of men living with dementia and the people who care for them. Mixed qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews and observation