A Cultural Adaptation of the Caregiver TLC Psychoeducational Program to Support Latino Caregivers (CUIDANDO JUNTOS)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Caregivers of People With Dementia
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
- Enrollment
- 28
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Mean change in PHQ-9 to assess depressive symptoms
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will test the feasibility and influence of a behavioral intervention called "Cuidando Juntos" in Latino caregivers of people with dementia. The study will examine if the intervention is well received by Latino caregivers and if the caregivers' social connectedness and loneliness is associated with their levels of stress, burden, and depression.
Investigators
Julian Montoro
Professor
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Spanish speaking
- •Latino caregivers are those who identify as the primary caregivers of a person with dementia, with whom they co-reside or live close by.
- •must have an email address and access to the internet
- •Caregivers should report at least a moderate level of stress
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Mean change in PHQ-9 to assess depressive symptoms
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders. The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria as "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day).The scale ranges from 0-27, with higher scores indicating higher depression.
Mean change in UCLA Loneliness Scale
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The UCLA loneliness scale is a 20-item scale designed to measure one's subjective feelings of loneliness as well as feelings of social isolation. The scale measures from 0 to 60; higher scores indicate more loneliness.
Mean change in Zarit Caregiver Burden 6-item version
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The Zarit caregiver burden 6-item version is a self-administered instrument that ranges from 0-88. Higher scores indicate more burden.
Mean change in Perceived Stress Scale
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The perceived stress scale is a 4-item questionnaire, with a score range of 0 to 16. Higher scores are correlated with more stress.
Mean change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8)
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The caregiver self-efficacy scale is an 8-item scale developed to reflect components of typical caregiver support interventions that range from 0 to 8. Higher scores indicate being more confident.
Mean change in Social Network Scale
Time Frame: Baseline to six weeks
The Social network scale is a self-report measure of social engagement that includes engagement with family and friends.The Short version, a 6-item scale, is used. The scale ranges from 0 to 35; higher scores indicate better outcome.