Multimedia Eldercare Support for Family Caregivers

描述(由调查员提供)：这个项目将开发一个基于工作场所的交互式多媒体程序，重点关注老年人在职家庭照顾者所面临的问题。自动评估将推荐与用户个人问题最相关的节目元素的“导游”，或允许用户自己浏览节目。借鉴罗兰和多卡的模式，该程序将提供建议，将照顾者的压力降至最低，并帮助用户了解照顾者的观点。视频片段和推荐信将模拟和推广最大限度地提高有效沟通和应对技能的技术。交流主题将包括有助于家庭会议、解决冲突和谈判的技能，以及与社会服务机构、长期护理机构和卫生保健系统进行宣传的技能。该计划还将提供基于文字的文章，并提供视频证明支持的文章，以及对当地/国家资源的推荐。此外，用户将收到一份量身定做的打印输出，其中概述了重要的计划要素和其他感兴趣的材料。该计划将在504名受雇照顾者的随机对照试验中进行评估。获奖的第一阶段原型将以CD-ROM和互联网/内联网的形式销售。第二阶段计划也将以这些格式制作。

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): This project will develop a worksite-based interactive multimedia program focusing on issues confronting employed family caregivers of older adults. An automated assessment will recommend a "guided tour" of program elements most relevant to the user's personal issues or allow users to browse through the program on their own. Drawing on the models of Rolland and Doka, the program will offer advice to minimize caregiver stress, and it will help users understand care receiver viewpoints. Video vignettes and testimonials will model and promote techniques to maximize effective communication and coping skills. Communication topics will include skills useful for family meetings, conflict resolution, and negotiation, as well as for advocacy with social service agencies, long-term care facilities and the health care system. The program will also offer text-based articles supported by video testimonials, and referrals to local/national resources. Additionally, users will receive a tailored printout summarizing important program elements and other materials of interest. The program will be evaluated in a randomized control trial with 504 employed caregivers. The award-winning Phase I prototype will be marketed as a CD-ROM and in Internet/Intranet format. The Phase II program also will be produced in these formats.