Improving caregiver practices through digital support tools
Digital implementation support strategies for caregiver home practice
This study is testing a new digital tool called MESA to help caregivers better support their teens in avoiding substance use and improving their overall well-being by making it easier for them to practice important skills at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886789 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of caregiver-mediated interventions aimed at preventing substance use and promoting positive outcomes for adolescents. It addresses the challenge of low engagement in home practice of intervention skills by developing a digital behavior change tool called Modular Engagement and Skills Augmentation (MESA). The tool is designed to support caregivers in applying learned skills at home, thereby improving parenting behaviors and child outcomes. The study will pilot this digital intervention to assess its impact on caregiver engagement and skill application.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include caregivers of children and adolescents who are involved in evidence-based preventative interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or those not involved in any preventative interventions may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting practices and better outcomes for children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital interventions can effectively enhance caregiver engagement in similar contexts, suggesting a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Joanna Jandee — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Kim, Joanna Jandee
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.