This study aims to pilot test a culturally tailored behavioral intervention called "WECARE" to enhance caregiving mastery and improve psychosocial wellbeing of Chinese American family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia.
The investigators propose to test a culturally tailored mHealth behavioral intervention to enhance caregiving mastery and improve psychosocial wellbeing among Chinese American family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia. This intervention, Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers (WECARE), will be delivered via WeChat, a social media app highly popular among Chinese Americans. About 45 participants will be recruited for the pilot test. Participants will complete a baseline survey, receive 7-week WECARE program on their WeChat accounts, complete a follow-up survey 12 weeks after the baseline, and then a qualitative interview on Zoom.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
48
WECARE behavioral intervention is guided by behavioral theories aimed to increase participants' caregiving mastery, enhance self-care, and improve psychosocial wellbeing. Participants will receive multimedia content on their WeChat account on cellphone or tablet, including short video clips, pictorial messages, short articles, and audio recordings 6 days a week, for 7 weeks.
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Depressive Symptoms
The baseline and follow-up differences in depressive symptoms will be assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). The CES-D is a 20-item survey instrument designed to measure the frequency and severity of depressive symptoms. The total score is calculated by summing the responses to all 20 items. The total scale ranges from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms (a worse outcome). The primary analysis will calculate the difference in this total score between baseline and follow-up. adults and dementia caregivers.
Time frame: Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)
Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Caregiving Burden
The baseline and follow-up differences in caregiving burden will be assessed using the 12-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-12). The ZBI-12 is designed to measure the subjective physical, psychological, and social burden experienced by caregivers. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale from "never" (0) to "nearly always" (4), The total score is calculated by summing the responses to all 12 items. The total scale ranges from 0 to 48, with higher scores indicating greater caregiving burden (a worse outcome). The primary analysis will calculate the difference in this total score between baseline and follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)
Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Life Satisfaction
The baseline and follow-up differences in life satisfaction will be assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The SWLS is a 5-item survey instrument designed to measure a person's global cognitive judgments of satisfaction with their life. The total score is calculated by summing the responses to all 5 items. The total scale ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater life satisfaction (a better outcome). The primary analysis will calculate the difference in this total score between baseline and follow-up.
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Time frame: Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)