Implementing the MATILDA intervention to enhance community participation for older adults with intellectual disability: A feasibility randomised controlled trial and RE-AIM guided process evaluation.
Laurence Taggart, Allison Campbell, Isobel Doherty et al.
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In 30 seconds
This feasibility randomized controlled trial evaluated the MATILDA intervention aimed at enhancing community participation among older adults with intellectual disabilities in the UK. The study involved 57 participants, with 28 in the intervention group. Results indicated a slight decrease in anxiety scores for the MATILDA group over 6- and 12-months compared to controls, suggesting potential benefits in mental health outcomes.
Key findings
- 57 participants were recruited, achieving 89% of the target population.
- 72% of participants in the MATILDA group attended community groups at 6 months.
- Anxiety scores decreased slightly for MATILDA participants compared to controls over follow-up periods.
- MATILDA was found to be acceptable and adoptable by community groups and mentors.
Why it matters
Understanding the feasibility and acceptability of community-based interventions like MATILDA is crucial for improving social inclusion and mental health outcomes in older adults with intellectual disabilities, a population often underserved in healthcare.