Helping caregivers manage challenging behaviors in dementia patients
Testing Dementia Caregiver TeleCoaching to Reduce Episodes of Abuse and Neglect by Recognizing and Managing Care-Resistant Behaviors
This study is all about helping family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by offering online coaching to improve their skills in managing tough situations when their loved ones resist care, making it easier for them to cope and reduce stress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683297 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by providing tele-coaching to improve their coping skills. The intervention, called Care-Resistant Behavior Internet Training (CuRB-IT), teaches caregivers practical strategies to handle situations where patients resist care, which can lead to stress and potential abuse. By participating in a randomized clinical trial, caregivers will engage in surveys and diary entries to track their experiences and the effectiveness of the training over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who experience care-resistant behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care from family members or those with early-stage dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce instances of elder abuse and neglect among dementia patients by equipping caregivers with better management skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that caregiver training programs can effectively reduce caregiver stress and improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may also be successful.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jablonski, Rita a — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Jablonski, Rita a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.