Tele-Savvy for Latino Caregivers
University of Rochester
Summary
Latino caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience high levels of stress burden and depressive symptoms and are underrepresented in caregiver intervention research. Tele Savvy is an evidence based caregiver education program that focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills. This study aims to culturally adapt the Tele Savvy intervention for Latino caregivers and evaluate its preliminary efficacy in a Stage 1b single arm clinical trial. The intervention is delivered remotely and includes weekly group sessions and asynchronous instructional videos. Primary outcomes focus on caregiver mastery with secondary outcomes including stress burden depressive symptoms and self efficacy.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as Hispanic or Latino * Age 18 years or older * Spanish speaking and able to read and write in Spanish * Provide at least four hours per week of care to a community dwelling loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias * Have access to an electronic device and internet * Willing to participate in study interviews and intervention sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Physical or sensory conditions preventing use of a computer tablet or smartphone * Planning to move the care recipient to an institutional setting within six months
Interventions
- BehavioralTele Savvy for Latino Caregivers
Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers is a culturally adapted seven week caregiver education and support program delivered remotely. Participants attend weekly ninety minute group sessions via videoconference and receive two to three asynchronous instructional videos per week. The intervention focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills including caregiving competence confidence and stress management.
Location
- University of Rochester School of NursingRochester, New York