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| CaringKind | UNKNOWN |
| National Institute on Aging (NIA) | NIH |
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The study investigated a six-week randomized controlled trial study in a small cohort of 16 family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Family caregivers used assistive technology in the form of visual mapping software on smart devices in the experimental condition to support their care recipients in carrying out activities of daily living. Family caregivers in the control condition viewed educational videos about dementia care on their devices in supporting their individuals. The intervention was implemented for a total of 6 weeks. The investigators hypothesized that compared to the caregivers using educational videos, the caregivers using assistive technology will report improved quality of life and completion of activities of daily living for their care recipients, all the while reducing caregiver's burden and stress.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Experimental condition | Experimental | This condition implemented the assistive technology in question: the MapHabit System (MHS). The MapHabit System (MHS) is a commercially available visual mapping software application that utilize visual, audio, and text media to create step-by-step visual guides to assist individuals and their caregivers in structuring and accomplishing activities of daily living (ADLs). The application was made available to families through compatible tablets. |
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| Control condition | Active Comparator | The control condition acted as the active comparator to the experimental condition. This condition implemented educational videos focused on Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, and caregiver support. The videos were made available to caregivers through compatible tablets. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| The MapHabit system | Device | The MapHabit System (MHS) is a commercially available visual mapping software application that utilize visual, audio, and text media to create step-by-step visual guides to assist individuals and their caregivers in structuring and accomplishing activities of daily living (ADLs). The goal of the application is to develop and facilitate habits and routines using structured visual and auditory stimuli that can be customized by the user and can include educational and lesson-based material in addition to ADLs. The application was made available to families through compatible smartphones and tablets. The MHS is a general wellness product and there is no regulatory oversight of the MapHabit System mapping functionality. This functionality is not a regulated medical device. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - Activities of Daily Living Inventory (ADCS-ADL) from baseline at 6 weeks | Assesses an individual with dementia's ability to carry out activities of daily living. The total score ranges from 0-53, with a higher score representing better performance in completing activities of daily living by the individual with dementia. | Pre-Post: The assessment was administered at the beginning and end of the study's duration (6-week study). |
| Change in Margaret Blenkner Research Center (MBRC) Caregiver Strain instrument from baseline at 6 weeks | 14-item questionnaire assessing the various stresses caregivers experienced related to caring for an individual with cognitive impairment. The total score ranges from 0-42, with a higher score reflecting higher stress and burden on the caregiver. | Pre-Post: The assessment was administered at the beginning and end of the study's duration (6-week study). |
| Quality of Life - 18 (QoL-18) | 18-item quality-of-life questionnaire (QoL-18) evaluated a range of participants' behaviors, including mood, engagement, and memory at the end of the study compared to before the use of the MHS. The instrument is scored on a Likert Scale, ranging from 1-5. A higher number indicates better outcome. | The instrument was administered to the participants after the completion of the study duration (6-week study |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 2-item Satisfaction Scale (SS-2) | quantified caregivers' endorsements to two survey questions: How satisfied were they with the MHS? Would they recommend MHS to others? | The instrument was administered to the participants after the completion of the study duration (6-week study |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Stuart Zola, PhD | MapHabit, Inc. | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| MapHabit, Inc. | Atlanta | Georgia | 30308 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 31796718 | Background | Boatman F, Golden M, Jin J, Kim Y, Law S, Lu A, Merriam N, Zola S. Assistive technology: Visual mapping combined with mobile software can enhance quality of life and ability to carry out activities of daily living in individuals with impaired memory. Technol Health Care. 2020;28(2):121-128. doi: 10.3233/THC-191980. | |
| 34269690 | Background |
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All of the individual participant data collected during the trial, after deidentification.
mmediately following publication. No end date.
Researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal. Proposals should be directed to szola@maphabit.com. To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement.
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| ID | Term |
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| D000544 | Alzheimer Disease |
| D003704 | Dementia |
| D000084802 | Caregiver Burden |
| ID | Term |
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| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D024801 | Tauopathies |
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This randomized controlled trial assigned participants to two conditions: the experimental condition that implemented the assistive technology intervention and the control condition that implemented educational videos
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Statistical analyses of all data were carried out independently of investigators by a biostatistical resource department of an academic health center for validation.
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| Dementia educational videos | Device | Investigators collected publicly available educational videos regarding dementia-related caregiving and support. The videos were made available to participants through compatible tablets. |
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| Kelleher J, Zola S, Cui X, Chen S, Gerber C, Parker MW, Davis C, Law S, Golden M, Vaughan CP. Personalized Visual Mapping Assistive Technology to Improve Functional Ability in Persons With Dementia: Feasibility Cohort Study. JMIR Aging. 2021 Oct 19;4(4):e28165. doi: 10.2196/28165. |
| 34334439 | Background | Parker MW, Davis C, White K, Johnson D, Golden M, Zola S. Reduced care burden and improved quality of life in African American family caregivers: Positive impact of personalized assistive technology. Technol Health Care. 2022;30(2):379-387. doi: 10.3233/THC-213049. |
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| Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D013315 | Stress, Psychological |
| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |