iCare Stress Management e-Training for Dementia Family Caregivers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 150
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Perceived Stress Scale
研究概览
简要总结
Photozig and Stanford University are creating a program to help cope with caregiving, alleviate related stress, and enhance quality of life for caregivers, with funding from the National Institute on Aging. This home-based program includes a free DVD, printed materials, and resource website. In addition, after completing the program, participants will have free access to final online resources for 1 year. There are no face-to-face meetings, and participants can live anywhere in the United States.
详细描述
The goal of this study is to develop the iCare Program, a DVD/online video training that builds skills and stimulates practice. We are evaluating different materials, which may encourage caregiver participation, enable user interaction, and promote better assimilation of concepts. We are designing the program to help to enhance caregivers' skills to deal with demanding tasks of caregiving, alleviate related stress, and improve quality of life.
Research Program Steps:
- Caregivers will be asked some simple questions about themselves and their family members to see if they are eligible for the project (fill out Enrollment Form and Informed Consent).
- A Program survey will be sent, which can be completed online, or returned in a pre-mailed envelope.
- A DVD, materials, link to our website, login information, and instructions will be mailed to participants. We ask participants to watch the DVD, read printed materials, use the website, and follow instructions. Materials are expected to help participants in their caregiver role.
- After completing the program, the second and final survey should be filled out online or returned by pre-mailed envelope.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 21 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
- •Own a DVD player or have Internet access.
- •Minimum age of 21 years old.
- •Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia, which may include assisting, watching, monitoring, or being available to help (e.g. during sleep time).
排除标准
- •Severe psychological or physical illness.
- •Inability to read and follow English instructions.
- •High level of depressive symptoms.
- •Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.
结局指标
主要结局
Perceived Stress Scale
时间窗: 3 months
The "Perceived Stress Scale" measures the overall level of stress. This instrument contains 10 items accessing overall appraisals of stress in the past month. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=40. Higher values represent a worse outcome.
次要结局
- Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist(3 months)
- Perceived Quality of Life(3 months)