Pilot studies
This WP covers general functionality and health status; physical, mental, and social activities; mental health / psychological intervention; and sleep.
PhD candidate Lisa Aaslestad joined this WP in September 2024, and since then, progress includes:
- Formalization of an agreement with eBehandling, the Western Norway Regional Health Authority (HelseVest), for modification of the “Psyken” program to target older adults.
- REK approval of the pilot study “Digital interventions for sleep in older adults with complex conditions”.
- Development of an interactive exercise module for enhancing strength and balance together with Professor Emeritus Rolf Moe-Nielsen.
Aaslestad is now working on analysing data from the SHUTi RCT on a digital cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for people with insomnia, with a focus on the effect in older adults. We expect that these findings will inform the development of the pilot study, in which she will also conduct qualitative interviews with older adults with sleep challenges. Data will be analysed with a person-based approach. We are now starting recruitment of potential participants in collaboration with Bergen Municipality.