Effectiveness of a Culturally Adapted Online Education Program (iSupport-Korea) for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia
Effectiveness of a Culturally Adapted Online Education Program (iSupport-Korea) for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Chungnam National University
160 participants
May 13, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of iSupport-Korea, a culturally adapted online education program for family caregivers of people with dementia. A total of 160 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group and followed for 4 months. The investigators hypothesize that the intervention group will show greater improvements in care-related quality of life, caregiver self-efficacy, and family decision-making self-efficacy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Adults aged 19 years or older
- Family caregivers currently providing care for a person diagnosed with dementia
- Informal caregivers such as spouse, children, or relatives
- Living with the person with dementia or providing regular care even if not cohabiting
- Able to read and understand Korean and communicate in Korean
- Able to use digital devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer) to access an online program
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria5
- Not currently providing direct care to a person with dementia
- Participating in another dementia caregiver intervention or similar study
- Having severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or communication difficulties that limit participation
- Having severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with program use
- Unable to complete follow-up assessments during the study period
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Interventions
iSupport-Korea is a culturally adapted online education and support program for family caregivers of people with dementia. It is designed to enhance caregiver self-efficacy, coping strategies, and overall quality of life through a self-directed learning approach.
The control condition consists of access to publicly available dementia-related informational websites.
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NCT07609316