Intervention to Help Orient Men to Excel (IN-HOME) Phase II - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
KDH Research & Communication
Summary
The goal of the study is to examine the effect of outreach from IN-HOME-trained CHWs on changes in male informal caregiver knowledge/skills, positive attitudes, self-efficacy, and intentions about caregiving topics. The study will also assess the extent to which exposure to IN-HOME improves male caregivers' general, physical, and mental health and reduces interference with daily tasks due to health-related issues and satisfaction with the program and associated app.
Description
The investigators will use a randomized, two-group design to evaluate the Intervention to Help Orient Men to Excel (IN-HOME) course and explore the following research questions: 1) To what extent does male caregiver receipt of outreach from IN-HOME-trained CHWs (a) increase their knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy about the importance of caregiving and accessing caregiving resources; managing their and their family member's health and financial needs; and navigating the health care system and (b) improve their general, physical, and mental health and reduce interference with daily tasks due…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Must identify as male. * Must be at least 18 years old. * Must be a caregiver (defined as providing care for an older adult who is ≥65 years of age). * Must live in the United States. * Must have access to a smartphone. Exclusion Criteria: \- None
Interventions
- BehavioralIntervention to Help Orient Men to Excel (IN-HOME)
The IN-HOME CHW training is an eight-lesson online course delivered via live webinar sessions and asynchronously via the KDHRC CHW Virtual Academy. IN-HOME trained CHWs will provide support via three virtual sessions (phone, text, video call) to male caregivers over three weeks.
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Location
- KDH Research & CommunicationAtlanta, Georgia