Chronic Conditions, Multiple
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to test the feasibility and usability of the Convoy-Pal mobile intervention among older adults. The study is a pilot waitlist control RCT with 40 patients and their convoys randomized to one of two arms: Convoy-Pal intervention or waitlist control. Feasibility will be assessed by recruitment, attrition, and data collection on measures of quality of life and social support. Usability will be captured by self-report usability scales and actual back end utilization data.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALConvoy-Pal
12 week mobile self-management intervention with palliative care resources.
Sponsors
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
University of Colorado, Denver
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ≥65 years of age * self-report diagnosis of heart failure (HF) * have multiple chronic conditions (MCC) based on the Disease Burden/Morbidity Assessment by Self-Report (Individuals will be eligible if they self-report the number of diagnosis \> 2 and a disease burden score \>2 indicating the presence of at least two chronic conditions that limit activities of daily of living) * community dwelling in the United States * English speaking
Exclusion criteria
* Self-reported diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia * Self-reported diagnosis of a severe mental health problem (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or other psychotic illness) * Participation in community-based palliative care in the last 12 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User Mobile Application Rating Scale | 12 weeks | Usability; 20 items; Range 0-25, Higher score indicates better usability |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed