Study Results
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COMPLETED
NA
16 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-01-01
2018-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Advanced statistical techniques will be used to determine the impact of the intervention on: quality of life in caregivers of Veterans with dementia (Aim 1), perceived stress and depressive symptoms in caregivers (Aim 2), and socialization and engagement in pleasant activities in caregivers (Aim 3).
If this rehabilitative intervention proves successful, it may represent an approach to Veteran- and family-centered dementia care that can be used throughout VA with low staff, resource, and cost burdens.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Mobile Media Education and Skill-Building Rehabilitation Int
The investigators' ESBR-m intervention consists of four, 90-minute group (= 5 participants) sessions. These four sessions are supplemented with a booster session one month following the last intervention session.
Education and Skill Building Rehabilitation-mobile (ESBR-m)
Participants randomized to the ESBR-m group will participate in four, 90-minute group ( 5 participants) sessions. These four sessions are supplemented with a booster session one month following the last intervention session.
Usual Care
Usual Care (plus supplemental educational materials). Participants randomized to the Usual Care (UC) group will receive supplemental educational materials (e.g., VA Caregiver Support Program; Veterans Crisis Line; National Institute on Aging's "Understanding Memory Loss").
Usual Care (UC)
Participants randomized to the UC group will receive supplemental educational materials (e.g., VA Caregiver Support Program; Veterans Crisis Line; National Institute on Aging's "Understanding Memory Loss").
Interventions
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Education and Skill Building Rehabilitation-mobile (ESBR-m)
Participants randomized to the ESBR-m group will participate in four, 90-minute group ( 5 participants) sessions. These four sessions are supplemented with a booster session one month following the last intervention session.
Usual Care (UC)
Participants randomized to the UC group will receive supplemental educational materials (e.g., VA Caregiver Support Program; Veterans Crisis Line; National Institute on Aging's "Understanding Memory Loss").
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* report distress associated with being the primary caregiver for a family member with dementia
* reporting at least 2 of the following 6 items at baseline assessment: felt overwhelmed, felt like they often needed to cry, were angry or frustrated, felt they were cut off from family or friends, reported moderate to high levels of general stress, or felt their health had declined
* provide at least 7 hours of care (supervision or direct assistance) per week over the past 3 months (other sources of caregiving for the Veteran with dementia can also be utilized; e.g., respite, home health aide, other family members)
* cohabitate with a Veteran diagnosed with dementia
* be proficient in spoken and written English
* be capable of providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* current or lifetime history of any psychiatric disorder with psychotic features
* prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation
* having met DSM-IV criteria for drug or alcohol abuse or dependence (except nicotine) within the past six months
* presence of alcohol intoxication (by breathalyzer) or alcohol withdrawal (by exam) during study recruitment or participation
* diagnosis of probable or possible dementia
* a Telephone Cognitive Screen score of \< 20
* participation in another caregiver intervention study within the past year
* lack of access to telephone and internet services in the home
* illness that would prevent study participation
* planned transfer of care receiver to another caregiver or nursing home within 6 months
* currently living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or pacemaker
* known pregnancy at time of consent
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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VA Office of Research and Development
FED
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Blake K Scanlon, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Locations
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, United States
Countries
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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E1710-P
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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