Development of An Exergame for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Alzheimer Disease, Neurology, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 1/13/2019 |
| Start Date: | May 11, 2017 |
| End Date: | July 2020 |
| Contact: | Elizabeth Res. Asst., B.A. |
| Email: | WellnessTechLab@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 617-373-6347 |
The study goal is to evaluate user experience with our developed exergame, which was designed
to increase physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and social connections among
caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or related dementias. Participants
will use this garden-themed exergame for six weeks. Tailoring an exergame for caregivers of
AD or related dementias has the potential to increase physical activity and to improve
overall health and well-being in this vulnerable population, which in turn can benefit the
patients for whom they provide care. All study sessions be held at a location convenient to
participants. Interested participants can fill out the link below (under detailed
description) to sign up.
to increase physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and social connections among
caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or related dementias. Participants
will use this garden-themed exergame for six weeks. Tailoring an exergame for caregivers of
AD or related dementias has the potential to increase physical activity and to improve
overall health and well-being in this vulnerable population, which in turn can benefit the
patients for whom they provide care. All study sessions be held at a location convenient to
participants. Interested participants can fill out the link below (under detailed
description) to sign up.
The number of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) caregivers providing informal care for family members
is rising dramatically, and supportive programs are vitally needed. Caregivers of AD patients
have relatively high levels of stress and depression and limited physical activity and social
engagement. Technology-driven programs can offer engaging, sustainable, and scalable
opportunities to give caregivers critically-needed supports for health and well- being. This
pilot study uses cognitive behavioral methods to develop an innovative social exergame to
increase physical and social activity among AD caregivers. Leveraging wearable activity
monitors, physical activity data collected throughout the day and in varied settings will
serve as input to the game experience.
Caregivers will assess the suitability of an exergame prototype with an array of features
including (1) instructional exercise modules, (2) activity data visualizations, (3) digital
rewards for physical activity that can be used to create virtual gardens, and (4)
opportunities to connect virtually with other caregivers to share and comment on their
creative products.
The aim of this study is to evaluate enjoyment of the exergame and its feasibility to
increase moderate and vigorous physical activity, virtual social contact, and exercise
self-efficacy. A group of approximately 20 caregivers will test the exergame for six weeks on
an Android smartphone. The findings will be used to develop larger-scale intervention studies
to test the efficacy of the exergame in the future. Tailoring an exergame for caregivers of
AD has the potential to increase physical activity and to improve overall health and
well-being in this vulnerable population, which in turn can benefit the Alzheimer's patients
for whom they provide care.
All participants will be given a fitness tracker to keep after the study, a value of over
$100! Participants will receive $5 Amazon Gift card each week upon completion of each weekly
questionnaire. Participants can receive up to a $30 of Amazon Gift card upon completion of
weekly questionnaire. In addition, all study sessions will be held at a location convenient
to participants within the above regions.
is rising dramatically, and supportive programs are vitally needed. Caregivers of AD patients
have relatively high levels of stress and depression and limited physical activity and social
engagement. Technology-driven programs can offer engaging, sustainable, and scalable
opportunities to give caregivers critically-needed supports for health and well- being. This
pilot study uses cognitive behavioral methods to develop an innovative social exergame to
increase physical and social activity among AD caregivers. Leveraging wearable activity
monitors, physical activity data collected throughout the day and in varied settings will
serve as input to the game experience.
Caregivers will assess the suitability of an exergame prototype with an array of features
including (1) instructional exercise modules, (2) activity data visualizations, (3) digital
rewards for physical activity that can be used to create virtual gardens, and (4)
opportunities to connect virtually with other caregivers to share and comment on their
creative products.
The aim of this study is to evaluate enjoyment of the exergame and its feasibility to
increase moderate and vigorous physical activity, virtual social contact, and exercise
self-efficacy. A group of approximately 20 caregivers will test the exergame for six weeks on
an Android smartphone. The findings will be used to develop larger-scale intervention studies
to test the efficacy of the exergame in the future. Tailoring an exergame for caregivers of
AD has the potential to increase physical activity and to improve overall health and
well-being in this vulnerable population, which in turn can benefit the Alzheimer's patients
for whom they provide care.
All participants will be given a fitness tracker to keep after the study, a value of over
$100! Participants will receive $5 Amazon Gift card each week upon completion of each weekly
questionnaire. Participants can receive up to a $30 of Amazon Gift card upon completion of
weekly questionnaire. In addition, all study sessions will be held at a location convenient
to participants within the above regions.
Inclusion criteria:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a caregiver who spends a significant amount of time with a family member, partner,
or friend with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
- Be able to walk for at least 20 minutes at a time
- Have regular access to an Android smartphone with Internet access
- Be comfortable wearing a fitness tracker for the duration of the study
- Must be located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New
York City
Exclusion Criteria:
- A recent (within the past 6 months) cardiovascular event or fall.
- A score on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) that indicates
intellectual impairment.
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