Telehealth skill-building program for stroke caregivers
Telehealth Assessment and Skill-Building Intervention for Stroke Caregivers (TASK III)
This program teaches family caregivers practical care skills and self-care using phone and other telehealth tools to reduce stress and improve health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11283926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would work with a nurse-led team using a telephone-based kit and other telehealth tools to learn practical care techniques and self-management strategies for both you and the stroke survivor. The program builds on an earlier TASK II telephone intervention and adds more self-management content, goal-setting materials, and newer telehealth modes. Materials include a skill-building kit, a goal-setting tip sheet, and regular remote coaching to help with caregiver physical and emotional needs. The approach is delivered remotely so most activities happen by phone or other telehealth formats rather than in-person visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult family members or informal caregivers who provide ongoing care to a person who has had a stroke and who can participate by phone or telehealth.
Not a fit: Caregivers who prefer only in-person support, cannot use phone/telehealth reliably, or are not providing direct care may not benefit from this remote program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help caregivers feel less depressed, improve their health, and better support stroke survivors at home.
How similar studies have performed: An earlier telephone-based TASK II program showed improvements in caregiver depressive symptoms, and TASK III expands that work with enhanced self-management and telehealth features.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bakas, Tamilyn — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Bakas, Tamilyn
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.