Caregiver Stress
Conditions
Brief summary
This project will evaluate the effectiveness of the Recharge Behavioral Therapy (RBT) intervention to alleviate stress and depressive symptoms of caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia.
Interventions
Participants will receive the Caring Recharge mobile app containing the Recharge Behavioral Therapy.
Participants will receive a traditional educational/resources program, containing a downloadable workbook and online resources.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Care for an individual with Alzheimer s Disease or other dementia. * Have a Smartphone or tablet with Internet access. * Minimum age of 18 years old. * Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia.
Exclusion criteria
* Severe psychological or physical illness. * Inability to read and follow instructions. * Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale | 3 months | The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) is a 20-item measure that asks about the frequency of depressive symptoms (affective, psychological, and somatic) within the past week. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=60. Higher values represent a worse outcome. |
| Perceived Stress Scale | 3 months | The "Perceived Stress Scale" measures the overall level of stress. This instrument contains 10 items accessing overall appraisals of stress in the past month. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=40. Higher values represent a worse outcome. |
Countries
United States