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Self-Care for Dementia Caregivers Using the myRhythmWatch
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Behavioral Self-Monitoring + Motivational Interviewing for Aging and 8 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The Self-care for Dementia Caregivers Study is a behavioral health intervention that uses digital monitoring tools and motivational health coaching to help caregivers of persons with dementia engage in a regular routine of sleep and activity. Participants wear an apple watch for the objective collection of sleep-wake rhythms. They receive personalized feedback on their sleep-wake rhythms via a new app. Health coaches call participants weekly, for up to 6 weeks to help participants meet their health/sleep goals and promote self-knowledge of regular routines. Participants will help the study team improve the design elements and content of the mobile app. The goal of this intervention is to reduce depressive and insomnia symptoms.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants (n=20) will wear a iWatch to continuously measure their objective sleep-wake activity. The iWatch data sync to the new myRhythmWatch app, where participants will monitor their behavioral rhythm. Participants will also interact with a 'health coach' about their recorded behaviors weekly. This health coach will use motivational interviewing to enhance older adult caregivers' confidence and intrinsic motivation to engage in regular self-care.