This study will test the feasibility and influence of a behavioral intervention called "Cuidando Juntos" in Latino caregivers of people with dementia. The study will examine if the intervention is well received by Latino caregivers and if the caregivers' social connectedness and loneliness is associated with their levels of stress, burden, and depression.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
Caregiver TLC program will be culturally tailored by including a focus on addressing cultural values to promote social connectedness and translated into Spanish (Cuidando Juntos). Cuidando Juntos consists of 8 modules: stress management; behavioral activation; building resilience; building self-care skills; managing difficult emotions; reducing isolation; and two on understanding and responding to difficult behaviors of the PLWD.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Mean Change in PHQ-9 to Assess Depressive Symptoms
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders. The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria as "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day).The scale ranges from 0-27, with higher scores indicating higher depression.
Time frame: Baseline to six weeks
Mean Change in Perceived Stress Scale
The perceived stress scale is a 4-item questionnaire, with a score range of 0 to 16. Higher scores are correlated with more stress.
Time frame: Baseline to six weeks
Mean Change in Zarit Caregiver Burden 6-item Version
The Zarit caregiver burden 6-item version is a self-administered instrument that ranges from 0-88. Higher scores indicate more burden.
Time frame: Baseline to six weeks
Mean Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8)
The caregiver self-efficacy scale is an 8-item scale developed to reflect components of typical caregiver support interventions that range from 0 to 8. Higher scores indicate being more confident.
Time frame: Baseline to six weeks
Mean Change in Social Network Scale
The Social network scale is a self-report measure of social engagement that includes engagement with family and friends.The Short version, a 6-item scale, is used. The scale ranges from 0 to 35; higher scores indicate better outcome.
Time frame: Baseline to six weeks
Mean Change in UCLA Loneliness Scale
The UCLA loneliness scale is a 20-item scale designed to measure one's subjective feelings of loneliness as well as feelings of social isolation. The scale measures from 0 to 60; higher scores indicate more loneliness.
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Time frame: Baseline to six weeks