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

2. Introduction Information Prevention Advocacy

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

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: – Familyp=.014 – Agenciesp=.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=230 CNAs, 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. Computers for Caregiving Blair Irvine, Ph.D. Thanks to the National Institute on Aging Research: www.orcasinc.comwww.orcasinc.com Products: www.hcimarketplace.comwww.hcimarketplace.com Any questions?