Piloting GETCare: A Remote Goal-based Education and Skills Training Program for Caregivers Poststroke

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-08-31

Study Completion Date

2021-08-20

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the GETCare program, a Goal-based Education and skills Training program for Caregivers poststroke.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study was to utilize a single-arm mixed method pilot trial to evaluate the5-week GETCare program with the following study aims: (1) explore feasibility and acceptability, (2) assess knowledge acquisition and goal attainment, and (3) test preliminary effects on key caregiver outcomes. This remote program included guided goal setting, individualized resource recommendations, and education modules.

Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

single-arm mixed method pilot trial

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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GETCare Intervention

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

GETCare Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This 5-week intervention was administered remotely and individually to caregivers utilizing phone, email, and a secure online platform. The GETCare program was mostly self-led and included five weekly module education topics: basics of stroke, caregiver skills, caregiver changes, meaningful participation, and community resources. Each module incorporated (1) individualized education, (2) goal setting, (3) skills training, and (4) community resource recommendations. The program was led by a licensed occupational therapist who is a certified stroke rehabilitation specialist. The occupational therapist conducted weekly check-ins via email or phone focused on answering questions, tracking goal progress, and assisting in problem solving.

Interventions

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GETCare Intervention

This 5-week intervention was administered remotely and individually to caregivers utilizing phone, email, and a secure online platform. The GETCare program was mostly self-led and included five weekly module education topics: basics of stroke, caregiver skills, caregiver changes, meaningful participation, and community resources. Each module incorporated (1) individualized education, (2) goal setting, (3) skills training, and (4) community resource recommendations. The program was led by a licensed occupational therapist who is a certified stroke rehabilitation specialist. The occupational therapist conducted weekly check-ins via email or phone focused on answering questions, tracking goal progress, and assisting in problem solving.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* self-identification as a primary caregiver (direct care involvement) of someone who had a stroke (no restriction on stroke duration)
* ≥ 18 years old
* access to internet/telephone throughout the study
* able to speak, read, and understand English
* person with stroke expected to discharge within 1 month if still in the hospital