PPA Tele-Savvy: A Pilot Study of an Online Intervention for Caregivers of Persons Living With PPA

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

29 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-07-30

Study Completion Date

2023-09-19

Brief Summary

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The primary goal of this pilot project is to adapt an evidence-informed on-line psychoeducation program (Tele-Savvy) to address the unique challenges facing informal caregivers of those living with PPA and geared toward achieving caregiver mastery in this population.

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Detailed Description

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The primary goal of this pilot project is to develop an evidence-informed on-line psychoeducation program (Tele-Savvy) based on the well-established Savvy Caregiver program to address the unique challenges facing informal caregivers of those living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and to help these caregivers achieve mastery. Key elements of the adaptation process are to identify and adapt mechanistic elements of the Tele-Savvy intervention (increasing self-efficacy, mastery of new skills, increased knowledge of disease-specific symptoms and trajectories, problem-solving skills). We will engage PPA caregivers in the process of adapting the existing Tele-Savvy program to fit their needs and then pilot test the adapted PPA Tele-Savvy program.

Conditions

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Primary Progressive Aphasia Caregiver Burnout

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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PPA Tele-Savvy Pilot Intervention

The Tele-Savvy program is comprised of weekly, two-hour interactive classes, over seven consecutive weeks, the same duration as the proposed intervention. Tele-Savvy consists of educational instruction, video and in-class exercises that engage participants on a functional level. Course material was designed to provide informal caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to carry out their role as a caregiver for a person living with dementia (PLWD). Course learning objectives include: 1) introduction to dementing disorder; 2) caregiver self-care; 3) the anchors of contented involvement; 4) levels of thinking and performance; 5) strengthening the family as a resource for caregiving; and 6) review and integration of the previous sections.

Group Type OTHER

PPA Tele-Savvy Pilot Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

We will engage PPA caregivers in the process of adapting the existing Tele-Savvy program to fit their needs and then pilot test the adapted PPA Tele-Savvy program.

Interventions

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PPA Tele-Savvy Pilot Intervention

We will engage PPA caregivers in the process of adapting the existing Tele-Savvy program to fit their needs and then pilot test the adapted PPA Tele-Savvy program.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Aim 1:

Informal (family or friends) caregivers of persons living with or deceased from PPA.

Age 18 or over Providing or have provided at least 2 hours per day of unpaid assistance, on average, for a person in the early-middle stage of PPA.

Must have access to a computer with adequate internet connection. Able to use a videoconferencing platform and receive email. Participants must be able to read, speak and understand English and have no uncorrectable vision or hearing deficits that might impede participation.

Aim 2:

Informal (family or friends) caregivers of persons living with PPA. Age 18 or over Providing at least 2 hours per day of unpaid assistance, on average, for a person in the early-middle stage of PPA.

Must have access to a computer with adequate internet connection. Able to use a videoconferencing platform and receive email. Must be able to read, speak and understand English and have no uncorrectable vision or hearing deficits that might impede participation.