Tele-Savvy for Latino Caregivers

Purpose

Latino caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience high levels of stress burden and depressive symptoms and are underrepresented in caregiver intervention research. Tele Savvy is an evidence based caregiver education program that focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills. This study aims to culturally adapt the Tele Savvy intervention for Latino caregivers and evaluate its preliminary efficacy in a Stage 1b single arm clinical trial. The intervention is delivered remotely and includes weekly group sessions and asynchronous instructional videos. Primary outcomes focus on caregiver mastery with secondary outcomes including stress burden depressive symptoms and self efficacy.

Conditions

  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Dementia
  • Caregiver Stress

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Identify as Hispanic or Latino - Age 18 years or older - Spanish speaking and able to read and write in Spanish - Provide at least four hours per week of care to a community dwelling loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias - Have access to an electronic device and internet - Willing to participate in study interviews and intervention sessions

Exclusion Criteria

  • Physical or sensory conditions preventing use of a computer tablet or smartphone - Planning to move the care recipient to an institutional setting within six months

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Intervention Model Description
This is a single arm Stage 1b behavioral clinical trial using a pre post design. All enrolled participants receive the Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers intervention and outcomes are assessed at baseline immediately post intervention and three months post intervention.
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Intervention
  • Behavioral: Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers
    Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers is a culturally adapted seven week caregiver education and support program delivered remotely. Participants attend weekly ninety minute group sessions via videoconference and receive two to three asynchronous instructional videos per week. The intervention focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills including caregiving competence confidence and stress management.

Recruiting Locations

University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, New York 14642
Contact:
Maria Quiñones-Cordero, PhD
5852763903
maria_quinones@urmc.rochester.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Rochester

Study Contact

Maria Quiñones, PhD
(585) 276-3903
Maria_Quinones@URMC.Rochester.edu