What this study is
This project will compare two training models of an evidence-based online dementia care training program for direct care staff in assisted living to a waitlist control: 1) essentiALZ training and 2) essentiALZ training + Project ECHO. It will examine the extent to which each model is implemented and achieves its intended outcomes to improve staff knowledge and attitudes, change care practices, and improve the wellbeing of staff, residents, and residents' family members. Results will inform next steps in dementia care training for the assisted living (AL) and broader long-term care workforce.
To examine these outcomes, data will be collected from AL staff and families over the course of 6 months. Staff will complete questionnaires and participate in interviews (as applicable) at baseline, post-training, 3-months, and 6-months. Families will participate in interviews at baseline, 3-months, and 6-months.
What's being tested
- essentiALZ
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
essentiALZ is a web-based training that contains three hours of self-paced content separated into five modules, plus a final review. Modules include: 1) Alzheimer's disease and dementia; 2) person-centered care; 3) assessment and care planning; 4) activities of daily living; and 5) behaviors and communication. Staff will be encouraged to take the training over the course of four weeks.
- Project ECHO
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
ECHO is a virtual tele-mentoring model grounded in case-based learning. It includes six weekly one-hour sessions of didactic and discussive learning. The first five sessions will reflect the content of the five essentiALZ modules, and the final session will address maintenance. ECHO sessions are group sessions that will be conducted via Zoom.
Study details
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Conditions
- Aging · Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice · Long-Term Care · Dementia
- Enrolling
- 1,764 people
- Starts
- 2024-04-12
- Est. completion
- 2027-02-28
- Design
- Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- AL Staff:
- Staff (part-time, full-time, and including contract staff) who provide direct care to residents at the participating assisted living community (e.g., certified nursing assistants, personal care aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, activity directors, social workers, and others) as determined by the administrator/health care supervisor
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are able to read and speak English fluently Family:; Resident not expected to die or be transferred in the next six months at baseline; At follow-up, resident lived in AL community at least one month during the three months prior to interview date; Are a family member/legally authorized representative (LAR), or designated contact of a resident with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) of a participating AL community; Are 18 years of age or older; Are English speaking; Visit the resident at least monthly
You can't join if
- AL Staff & Family:; Are under 18 years of age
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Study locations (1)
1 openUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Johanna Hickey, MSW · Contact919-843-3085jvtsilbersack@unc.edu
- Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD · Principal investigator
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Study ID 23-1643
Principal investigator
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Frequently asked questions
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