AI Training for Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Alzheimer's
Author Information
Author(s): Murawski Alaine, Joblin Celie, Tschoe Marianne, Ramirez-Zohfeld Vanessa, Olvera Charlie, Mell Johnathan, Brett Jeanne, Lindquist Lee
Primary Institution: Northwestern University
Hypothesis
Can an AI-based negotiation training improve conflict resolution skills among family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease?
Conclusion
The AI-based training improved caregivers' ability to resolve conflicts and increased their negotiation knowledge.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers receiving more negotiation exercises scored lower in avoiding and compromising at T2.
- Mean total negotiation knowledge score increased between T1-T2.
- Identification of interests-based conflict statements improved significantly.
Takeaway
This study shows that training family caregivers with AI can help them handle conflicts better when caring for older adults.
Methodology
Caregivers participated in a randomized controlled trial and were assessed before and after the intervention using specific tests.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 53.5, 75.6% female, 32.8% Black.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.03, p=0.0006, p=0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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