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Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO)
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This study is designed to learn more about ways to promote caregiver mastery online. 270 dementia family caregivers will be enrolled and randomized to take the CAN-DO online course immediately or after a waiting period. They will participate in interviews before and after the course; total time of study participation is 6 months.
Official title: Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO) Developing Dementia Family Caregiver Mastery for Navigating Complex Health, Social Service, Legal, Financial, and Family Systems
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
270
Start Date
2024-12-26
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2026-01-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO) program
Online, asynchronous psychoeducation program for dementia family caregivers. The program is meant to enhance caregivers' knowledge and skills for navigating healthcare, financial, legal, and family systems. The program has three main sections. * The first section provides information and how to prepare for using the healthcare system and community-based services in dementia care and support. * The second provides information about how to be more effective when using the financial and legal system either for yourself or your person. * The third section of the course provides information about ways to manage and navigate family dynamics present in various caregiving scenarios more effectively.
Healthy Living online course
Online program for dementia family caregivers about "Healthy Living" for the first 4 months post-randomization.
Locations (1)
Emory Roybal Center for Dementia Caregiving Mastery
Atlanta, Georgia, United States