Alzheimer Dementia (AD), Dementia, Dementia Alzheimer Type, Memory Loss
Conditions
Keywords
Caregiver, Dementia, Memory Loss, Alzheimer
Brief summary
The Plans4Care study is a research study funded by the National Institute on Aging (Grant# R44AG084365). The Plans4Care app is designed to help family caregivers address over 90 common care challenges such as behavioral symptoms (anxiety, agitation), functional changes and other concerns, and receive an action plan which provides easy-to-use non-drug strategies, resources, tips and education. The goal of the study is to evaluate whether using the Plans4Care app will help you feel more confident providing care to your family member with dementia, better understand dementia, and enhance your own well-being. You also have the option to talk with a care advisor who can practice use of strategies or address concerns you may have.
Detailed description
We invite caregivers of people with dementia to take part in this research study. You are being asked to evaluate a new online application (web app) called Plans4Care that provides personalized action plans to address common dementia-related care challenges including tips for your own health and wellbeing. This study is being conducted by Plans4Care, Inc. and researchers at Drexel University in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University. Participants who are eligible for this study are: 1. A family, friend, or neighbor who self-identifies as having primary care responsibilities for a person with memory loss; 2. \>21 years of age; 3. Able to use an internet capable device (computer, tablet or smart phone), and have stable internet access; 6\. Actively (e.g., past 6 months) managing a dementia-related care challenge.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPlans4Care
Caregivers assigned to treatment condition will receive: 1) access to the web-app; 2) an orientation to the web-app involving initial set up; and 3) a brief video explaining use of the web-app. Caregivers will be guided through accessing the platform, creating an account and completing a brief set of background questions.
Sponsors
Drexel University
Thomas Jefferson University
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Plans4Care Inc
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
This is a non-drug intervention that provides caregivers of people with dementia education and actionable non-drug strategies. Caregivers also have access to speak with a care advisor for additional tele-support.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. A family, friend, or neighbor who self-identifies as having primary care responsibilities for a person with memory loss; 2. \>21 years of age; 3. Able to use an internet capable device (computer, tablet or smart phone), and have stable internet access; 6\. Actively (e.g., past 6 months) managing a dementia-related care challenge.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver well-being | Baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months | 13-item validated Perceived Change for Better Index assesses caregiver perceived change (gotten worse-a little/a lot, stayed the same, improved-a little/a lot) in affect, somatic, manage daily care. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver/customer satisfaction (outcome) Net promoter Score | 6 months and 12 months | How likely is it that you would recommend Plans4Care to a friend or colleague? (0=not at all to 10=extremely likely). Promoters = score 9 or 10; Passives = score 7 or 8. Detractors = score=0 to 6 |
| Caregiver satisfaction survey | 6 months and 12 months | A questionnaire designed to gauge how satisfied caregivers are with their work, including their work environment, support systems, and overall job satisfaction. |
| Health care utilization | Baseline, 3 months, 12 months | Caregiver report 911 calls, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, nursing home placement for person with AD/ADRD Electronic records from primary care practices of emergency room visits and days hospitalized |
Contacts
Primary ContactSokha Koeuth, DHSc
Backup ContactEric Jutkowitz, PhD
Outcome results
None listed