This pilot study will test the effect of an online asynchronous psychoeducational intervention to improve relationship quality and prevent verbal-type elder mistreatment in caregiving dyads. The investigators will use a pre-post test design to test the feasibility and acceptability of this video-based intervention, and to determine the likelihood that participation in this program may improve caregiver relationship quality.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
23
KINDER is an online course for people assisting an older adult with dementia. It is intended to improve the quality of caregiver's relationship with the care recipient and reduce the chance of risky relationship behavior (e.g., yelling). Courses will cover topics including understanding cognitive impairments, navigating evolving roles, and dealing with frustration. During this course, participants will learn skills to deal with difficult situations caregivers frequently encounter in ways that support a healthy caregiving relationship. Videos will be story-based and represent different types of caregiving relationships and challenges encountered.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States
Change in frequency of verbal mistreatment
This scale will measure frequency of verbal mistreatment using a measure based on the Conflict Tactics Scale (Straus et al., 1996), with additional questions from other items (Acierno et al., 2010; Beach et al., 2005; Conrad et al., 2011; Deliema et al., 2012)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 2 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 2 months.
Change in the number of positive aspects of the relationship with the care recipient (Dyadic Relationship Scale)
Participants are asked how much they agree with positive statements about their relationship with the care receiver on a 0 to 3 scale. This item comes from Sebern \& Whitlatch (2007)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 2 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 2 months.
Change in caregiver competence (Caregiving Competence Scale)
We will use the Caregiving Competence Scale developed by Pearlin and colleagues (1990)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 3 months.
Change in perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale)
We will use the Perceived Stress Scale developed by Cohen \& Williamson (1988)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 3 months.
Change in caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Index)
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We will use the Zarit Burden Index developed by Zarit and colleagues (1980)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 3 months.
Change in depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
We will use the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (Kroenke et al., 2001)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 3 months.
Change in caregiver mastery (Caregiver Mastery Scale)
We will use the Caregiver Mastery Scale developed by Pearlin \& Schooler (1978)
Time frame: This measure will be asked immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention is complete. The question asks participants about events in the previous 3 months.