The purpose of this project is to pilot test a long-term effect of Tab-G (tablet-based cognitive behavioral group education intervention). The investigators will evaluate the effect of Tab-G, relative to usual care group, on (a) daily steps, (b) fatigue level, (c) self-efficacy and (d) quality of life. Tab-G participants will receive 4 weekly CBT-based group education focusing on shared goal setting and mutual reinforcement in a group with 5 members. The outcomes will be measured baseline, week 4 (intervention completion) and week 8 (follow-up). The investigators hypothesize that older adults receiving Tab-G will have greater improvements on outcomes compared to those receiving usual care at week 4, the intervention completion and at week 8 follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Participants receive a tablet preloaded with Tab-G application and an accelerometer.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
daily steps
daily step counts measured by an accelerometer
Time frame: 24 hours
BRICS NINR PROMIS Fatigue Short Form 6a
self-reported fatigue scale measuring both the experience of fatigue and the interference of fatigue on daily activities. Scores can range from 6 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue.
Time frame: past 1 week
Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale
self-reported self-efficacy scale. Scores can range from 6 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher self-efficacy.
Time frame: 24 hours
Quality of Life-Rheumatoid Arthritis Scale
self-reported perception of quality of life. Scores can range from 8 to 80 with higher scores indicating greater quality of life.
Time frame: past 4 weeks
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