The TBI-AD/ADRD Caregiver Support Intervention (TACSI) incorporates psychosocial and psychoeducational approaches with the objective of: a) identifying stressors associated with caregiving for family members who have the dual diagnosis of traumatic brain injury and dementia; and b) supporting caregivers in developing more effective coping and communication strategies as well as enhanced caregiving self-efficacy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
95
The TBI-AD/ADRD Caregiver Support Intervention (TACSI) incorporates psychosocial and psychoeducational approaches with the objective of: a) identifying stressors associated with caregiving for family members who have the dual diagnosis of traumatic brain injury and dementia; and b) supporting caregivers in developing more effective coping and communication strategies as well as enhanced caregiving self-efficacy. This intervention offers individual and family coaching and knowledge and skills to help manage stress and reduce caregiver burden.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Caregiver primary subjective stress- Phase 1
Change in score from baseline to Module 6
Time frame: change in score from baseline to 3 months
Caregiver primary subjective stress- Phase 2, 3mo
Change in score from baseline to Module 6
Time frame: change in score from baseline to 3 months
Caregiver primary subjective stress- Phase 2, 6mo
Change in score from baseline to Module 6
Time frame: change in score from baseline to 6 months
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