Adapting GamePlan4Care for Hospital Care
Author Information
Author(s): Horstman Molly, Evans Tracy, Guo Crystal, Sonnenfeld Mandi, Naik Aanand, Stevens Alan, Kunik Mark
Primary Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can GamePlan4Care be adapted to better support caregivers of hospitalized adults with dementia?
Conclusion
The study successfully adapted GamePlan4Care to include training for care transitions and improve caregiver engagement.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers experience increased stress after hospital discharge.
- GamePlan4Care combines online training with phone support from specialists.
- Adaptations were made based on feedback from caregivers and health professionals.
Takeaway
This study is about making a program better for people who help take care of adults with dementia after they leave the hospital.
Methodology
The study involved literature reviews and interviews to identify adaptations for the GamePlan4Care intervention.
Limitations
The adaptations are still in the pre-implementation stage and will be refined based on ongoing feedback.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers of hospitalized adults with dementia.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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