Supporting Caregivers: Strategies to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
Navin Kaushal
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
Why is this study being done?
This study aims to explore ways to support caregivers of individuals with dementia in managing stress and improving their overall well-being. By understanding their challenges and needs, we hope to develop effective strategies and resources to enhance their health and quality of life.
Who can take part?
Formal caregivers (paid employees/volunteers who provide care in a formal setting) and informal caregivers (wives, husbands, partners, family members and friends who provide unpaid care) of an individual or loved one living with dementia.
Detailed description of study
What will happen during the study?
- Participate in a one-hour-long focus group session with other informal caregivers, which will happen over an Online Zoom Call at your home/office/daycare facility.
- The interview will be recorded.
- Participants will be asked to complete a survey form, which will take 10 minutes to complete.
Incentive/compensation
- You will receive a $50 Amazon gift card to complete the 1-hour focus group session conducted over Zoom and the survey.
- You must fully complete the focus group session and the survey to be eligible for compensation. No partial payments will be provided.
Additional information
The study is being conducted by Navin Kaushal, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the School of Health & Human Sciences at Indiana University.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: All
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Age: 18 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
- Formal and informal caregivers of persons who have dementia
18 years of age or older