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Computers for Caregiving

Blair Irvine, Ph.D. Computers for Caregiving. Funded by the National Institute on Aging. Introduction. Advocacy. Prevention. Information. Premise. “Prevention” can be enhanced by information & behavioral skill building.

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Computers for Caregiving

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  1. Blair Irvine, Ph.D. Computers for Caregiving Funded by the National Institute on Aging

  2. Introduction Advocacy Prevention Information

  3. Premise • “Prevention” can be enhanced by information & behavioral skill building. • A good program advocates for effective prevention of known problems/deficits.

  4. Why Computers? • Tailoring to individual interests • Targeting by • Gender • Age • Life Situation

  5. Why use video? • Credible • Educational • Can build empathy • Can model behavior

  6. Family Caregivers

  7. Family Caregivers

  8. Family Caregivers

  9. Research • Family Caregivers • Professional Caregivers • Basic Communication • Advanced Communication and Self-Care (We are always looking for collaborators)

  10. Family Caregiver Study • Employed family caregivers (dementia) • Web based study • N=340; randomized; 30 day follow-up

  11. Research Results • Depression (CESD)p=.018 • Stress (1 item)p=.003 • Self efficacy p=.01 • Intention to get help from: • Family p=.014 • Agencies p=.045 Beauchamp, Irvine, et al., ms. in preparation

  12. Professional Caregivers

  13. Professional Caregivers Study 1: Basic Communication Skills • N=88 CNAs; Randomized • Interactive (mastery learning) vs. video inservice of same content

  14. Professional Caregivers Interactive program > video in all comparisons (measured with 6 video situations tests of behaviors) Treatment group - significant effects: • ID correct response • Intention to use correct response • Self efficacy to use correct response Irvine, Bourgeois, & Ary, 2003. J. Applied. Gerontology

  15. Professional Caregivers

  16. Professional Caregivers Study 2 • Problem Solving, Prevention, Self Care • N=230CNAs, Nurse Aides etc. • Randomized; 30 day follow-up

  17. Professional Caregivers Study 2

  18. Summary Interactive approaches (computers + video): • Can be effective • Can provide tools for caregivers • Can benefits those receiving care

  19. Any questions? Blair Irvine, Ph.D. Research:www.orcasinc.com Products:www.hcimarketplace.com Computers for Caregiving Thanks to the National Institute on Aging

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