The Family Caregiver Training Program for Caregivers of People With Dementia

NCT02649244 | Completed Phase 1

• 1 other identifier: 12181423Exp
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Family Caregiver Training Program for caregivers of people with dementia, using a pretest posttest randomized control trial with 3-month follow-up. The Family Caregiver Training Program will consist of 3-hours and hence, three modules over the course of one day. Module one will present information on communication, eating, and nutrition, module two will focus on transfers and toileting, and module three will focus on bathing, grooming, and dressing. The control group will receive standard care as relevant to dementia family caregivers including general information on the progression of dementia, and helpful resources as suggested by the Alzheimer's Association. A convenience sample of 36 family caregivers will be recruited by flyers posted throughout local area community boards and Alzheimer's Association media outlets. A repeated measures ANOVA will be used to assess the group differences in knowledge and confidence at three time points (pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3-months post-intervention). Changes in caregiver burden, depression, quality of life, and occupational performance and satisfaction will be assessed 3-months post-intervention.

Conditions

Dementia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Caregiver Change in Activities of Daily Living Knowledge

  The ADL Knowledge Test is an 18-item, multiple-choice measure of caregiver assistance.

  Pretest (i.e., immediately before training) to Posttest (i.e., immediately after training-on the same day) and 3-Months Posttest.

• Caregiver Change in Confidence

  The Caregiver Confidence Scale (Lewis et al., 2010) is a modified nine-item confidence scale used to assess caregiver confidence in their skills for caring, understanding of the stages of dementia, and communication with their care recipient.

  Pretest (i.e., immediately before training) to Posttest (i.e., immediately after training-on the same day) and 3-Months Posttest.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• The Zarit Burden Interview (22-item)

  Pretest and 3-months posttest

• The Beck Depression Inventory II

  Pretest and 3-months posttest

• WHOQOL-BREF

  Pretest and 3-months posttest

• Occupational Performance

  Pretest and 3-months posttest

• Occupational Satisfaction

  Pretest and 3-months posttest

Study Arms (2)

The Family Caregiver Training Program

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group received a 2 hour intervention training on activities of daily throughout the early, middle, and late stages of dementia including communication, eating/feeding, nutrition, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and transferring.

Behavioral: The Family Caregiver Training Program

Standard Care

NO INTERVENTION

The control group received a 1 1/2 hour training, however the information was based on what has been deemed standard care by the Alzheimer's Association.

Interventions

The Family Caregiver Training Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consisted of a two-hour PowerPoint® presentation throughout three modules (i.e., communication, eating/feeding, and nutrition; transferring and toileting; and dressing, bathing, and grooming). Each module was followed by a hands-on demonstration and practice session, including how to properly position and feed an adult, transfer from a seated position to another seated position, and a case study on modifications and assistance to provide during dressing and grooming.

The Family Caregiver Training Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Primary family caregiver as providing at least 4 hours/day of care at least 5 days/week
• At least 18 years of age
• Able to read and understand the English language
• Care recipients must have received an Alzheimer's or related dementia diagnosis

You may not qualify if:

• Caregivers who provide less than 4 hours/day of care at least 5 days/week
• Under 18 years of age
• Unable to read or understand the English language
• Have care recipients who have not received an Alzheimer's or related dementia diagnosis
• Formally trained/paid caregivers

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nova Southeastern University: lead
• Alzheimer's Association: collaborator

Related Publications (1)

• DiZazzo-Miller R, Samuel PS, Barnas JM, Welker KM. Addressing everyday challenges: feasibility of a family caregiver training program for people with dementia. Am J Occup Ther. 2014 Mar-Apr;68(2):212-20. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2014.009829.

  PMID: 24581408 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Candidate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 4, 2016
• First Posted: January 7, 2016
• Study Start: January 1, 2015
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2015
• Study Completion: July 1, 2015
• Last Updated: January 7, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-01