The purpose of this research study is to develop and test an artificial intelligence intervention for emergency department (ED) discharge care transitions experienced by caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Intervention arm participants will engage with NeuViCare AI, including all variations of its 5 components: 1) NeuViCare Planner - enables review of ordered tests and external resources recommended by the care provider; 2) NeuViCare Task-Support Service - provides context-sensitive, personalized text-based assistance to help patients' complete care plan captured in the NeuViCare Planner; 3) NeuViCare Resource Advisor - presents trusted, unbiased advice to locate nearby resources listed within their care plan; 4) NeuViCare Advisor - educates and trains Persons Living With Dementia (PLWD) and their care partners at the moment of need; and 5) NeuViCare Community Hub - a safe virtual space which enables care partners to interact with other peer care partners to gain their experiential knowledge and emotional support.
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Intervention Appropriateness Measure
Appropriateness is defined as the perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of the innovation for a given setting or consumer, and/or perceived fit of the innovation to address a particular issue or problem. The measure consists of 4 questions, with an overall score range of 4-20 (higher scores suggest increased appropriateness). Administration time is 1-2 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 7 and 30
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
Feasibility is defined as the extent to which a new innovation can be successfully used or carried out within a given setting. The measure consists of 4 questions, with an overall score range of 4-20 (higher scores suggest increased feasibility). Administration time is 1-2 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 7 and 30
Acceptability of Intervention Measure
Acceptability is defined as the perception that a given innovation is agreeable, palatable, or satisfactory. The measure consists of 4 questions, with an overall score range of 4-20 (higher scores suggest increased acceptability). Administration time is 1-2 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 7 and 30
System Usability Scale
Usability encapsulates several aspects including subjective component assessments of effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. The System Usability Scale consists of 10 questions on effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction, with an overall score range of 10-50 (higher scores suggest increased usability). Administration time is 3-5 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 7 and 30
Quality of Life (QOL) in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Scale (QOL-AD)
Total score range 13-52; higher scores indicate better QOL.
Time frame: Day 0, 7 and 30
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Dyadic Relationship Scale (DRS)
DRS to measure strain between the caregiver and recipient within the last 30 days. Total score range 4-20. High scores indicate high levels of strain.
Time frame: Day 0, 7 and 30
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale consists of 4 items with the total score ranging between 0-16. Higher scores indicate greater burden. Administration time is approximately 10-15 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 0, 7 and 30
Fortinsky Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale
Used to evaluate the coping ability of daily living. The measure has a total score range from 10-100, with higher scores representing greater self-efficacy. Administration time is approximately 3-5 minutes. Measured by survey.
Time frame: Day 0, 7, and 30