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Learning Skills Together Family Caregiver Complex Intervention

Learning Skills Together: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Complex Care Skills Intervention to Improve AD/ADRD Caregiver Self-Efficacy


Sponsor

Case Western Reserve University

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Jan 30, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Learning Skills Together (LST) is a 6-week psychoeducational intervention focused on complex care (nursing) tasks completed by family caregivers to persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. This study aims to test the efficacy of LST at reducing caregiver depression and negative appraisal of behavioral symptoms of dementia by building caregiver self-efficacy. To do this, eligible participants will be randomized into an intervention group (LST) or a control group condition focused on healthy living for family caregivers. Participants will be asked to complete surveys before and after participating in the intervention or the control condition to determine whether change in hypothesized outcomes can be attributed to the intervention condition.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a program called 'Learning Skills Together' that provides training and support to family members who care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. The goal is to reduce caregiver stress and improve the wellbeing of both the caregiver and the person they care for. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are a family member (including close friends considered family) of someone with an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis - You help your loved one with at least two practical activities of daily life (like shopping, managing medications, or finances) - You provide this care without being paid **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your loved one does not have a physician-confirmed dementia diagnosis - You are a paid professional caregiver - You are unable to participate in the program activities or attend sessions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALLearning Skills Together Intervention

Learning Skills Together is a 6-week psychoeducational intervention developed to improve caregivers' confidence when completing complex care tasks (e.g., using a gait belt). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to communicate with someone who is living with dementia, medication management, and home safety. Participants are also provided with a workbook that accompanies each lesson, and includes short readings, videos, additional resources, as well as weekly practice and reflection exercises.

BEHAVIORALCaregiver Healthy Living Intervention

Participants in the Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention will participate in a 6-week educational intervention to help improve caregiver health behaviors (e.g., getting enough sleep). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to eat a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity, and taking care of mental health. Participants are also provided a workbook that includes short readings and additional resources.


Locations(1)

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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