Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
This study concerns internet-based self-management support intervention for family caregivers of persons with dementia which will be tested in three intervention-arms. It is developed in collaboration
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4) Assist, and 5) Arrange.
- video-based support with assessments
- provision of e-bulletins about managing behaviour changes.
2. Medium intervention-arm, consisting of
- video-based support with assessments
- the provision of the afore mentioned e-bulletins.
3. Small intervention-arm, consisting of
- provision of the mentioned e-bulletins
Sponsors
Collaboration with VUmc/EMGO+, NIVEL, Dutch Alzheimer’s Society, Trimbos-institute and Geriant
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population will consist of participants who meet the following inclusion criteria. The family caregiver: - is a family member of a person diagnosed with dementia (all subtypes possible); - has to have contact with a person with dementia at least once a week; - The person with dementia has to live at home (not in a care institution); - has access to the Internet on a daily basis and has basic skills in using internet and e-mail; - is 18 years or older.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Family caregivers will be excluded if they do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-efficacy measured with ‘Trust in Own Abilities’ (TOA) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - The Revised Memory and Behavioral Problem Checklist (RMBPC) will be used to assess the presence and the number of behaviour and mood problems of the person with dementia (reported by the family caregiver) - The Dyadic Relationship Scale (DRS) will be used to measure the impact of providing family care on the family caregiver. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA. Francke
VUmc/EMGO+ Afd. Sociale Geneeskunde
Outcome results
None listed