Webnovela for Hispanic Dementia Family Caregivers

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-06-30

Study Completion Date

2016-09-30

Brief Summary

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Photozig and Stanford University are creating a new program for Hispanic dementia caregivers to help cope with caregiving, alleviate related stress, and enhance quality of life for caregivers, with funding from the National Institute on Aging. The program includes a new education online telenovela (Webnovela), online resources, handouts and a DVD (for users without Internet) on how to deal with caregiving stress and handle difficult situations.

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Detailed Description

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The goal of Webnovela program is to evaluate and develop materials for helping caregivers to cope with caregiving, alleviate related distress, and improve their quality of life.

The investigators are evaluating different materials, which may provide caregiving strategies, practical tips and help to enhance caregivers' skills to deal with demanding tasks of caregiving, alleviate related stress, and improve quality of life.

Research Program Steps:

1. 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).
2. A Program survey will be sent, which can be completed online, or returned in a pre-mailed envelope.
3. Participants will receive links to online resources, related materials and instructions. The investigators ask participants to access the online resources, read provided brochures and guides, and follow the instructions. Materials are expected to help participants in their caregiver role.
4. After completing the program, the second and final survey should be filled out online or returned by pre-mailed envelope.

Conditions

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Alzheimer's Disease Dementia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Webnovela

Caregivers will watch the Webnovela and read related information. The Webnovela is a short online Telenovela in Spanish, specifically designed for Hispanic caregivers on how to cope with dementia caregiving. A DVD will be available to participants without Internet access.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Webnovela

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Control

Caregivers will be directed to existing web sites, such as NIA Alzheimer's and Dementia Resources in Spanish. Participants will receive related materials in Spanish language.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Information

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Interventions

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Webnovela

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Information

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
* Have Internet access or own a DVD player.
* Minimum age of 18 years old.
* Belong to Hispanic/Latino ethnic group.
* 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)

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe psychological or physical illness.
* Inability to read and follow Spanish instructions.
* High level of depressive symptoms.
* Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes