A Personalized Reminder Information and Social Management System

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-02-28

Study Completion Date

2014-05-31

Brief Summary

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Although technology offers great potential for enhancing the health and well-being of older adults, robust studies are needed to quantify the value of technology and further the investigators understanding of barriers to technology access among older adults and of strategies that are effective in removing these barriers. This cross-site randomized field trial will evaluate a simple to use Personalized Reminder Information and Social Management System (PRISM) designed to support social connectivity, memory, skill building and resource access for older adults. The PRISM system (PRISM C condition) will be compared to an notebook information control condition (PRISM B condition). The target population is older adults who live at home alone and are at risk for isolation. The goal of the study is to gather systematic evidence about the value of technology for older adults and to identify factors that affect use and usability, acceptance and technology adoption. The investigators will also gather longitudinal data on the benefits of the system. Participants aged 65 - 85 years (100 per site) will be randomly assigned following baseline assessment to one of two conditions: PRISM C condition where participants receive the technology system or the PRISM B condition only control where participants receive a notebook that includes information similar to that provided in PRISM C (e.g., resource guide). The categories of information provided in the notebook is similar to the features provided on the system. Participants will include males and females who do not have a home computer and who have limited Internet experience. The intervention period is 12 months. A battery of measures that includes demographic information, attitudes towards technology (including computer self-efficacy and computer comfort), technology, computer and Internet experience, functional independence and well-being, emotional well-being social support/isolation, and quality of life will be administered at baseline, and 6 and 12 months post randomization. In addition, the investigators will assess cognitive abilities at baseline and twelve months. The investigators will also gather data regarding technology use and social interactions via a brief telephone interview at 18 months post randomization.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Social Isolation Social Support (Formal and Informal) Well-being/Quality of Life

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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PRISM B: Notebook Condition

Telephone check-in calls and a notebook containing similar categories of information as the features on the PRISM C computer system such as a resource guide; games; classroom and information, calendar.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

PRISM B: Notebook Condition

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Telephone check-in calls and a notebook that contains information about community resources, games; topics of interests to seniors; a calendar and contact list.

PRISM C: Computer Condition

A computer-based system designed to support socialization and access to resources; knowledge and prospective memory. The system is placed in the homes of those randomized to the condition for 12 months.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

PRISM C: Computer Condition

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A specialized computer system designed to support social connectivity and access to resources; knowledge and prospective memory

Interventions

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PRISM C: Computer Condition

A specialized computer system designed to support social connectivity and access to resources; knowledge and prospective memory

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

PRISM B: Notebook Condition

Telephone check-in calls and a notebook that contains information about community resources, games; topics of interests to seniors; a calendar and contact list.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 65+ years
* Live alone in the community in an independent residence
* Minimum computer and Internet use in the past three months
* English speaking
* Able to read English at the 6th grade level
* Has a telephone
* 20/60 Vision with or without correction
* Not employed or volunteering more than 5 hrs/week
* Does not spend more than 10 hrs./week at a Senior Center or Formal organization
* Planning to remain in the area in same living arrangements for duration of intervention period