A randomized trial of two online platforms for dementia family caregivers: GamePlan4Care and Resources4Care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Digital technologies can increase the accessibility of evidence-based caregiver programs.

Methods

A 6-month, phase I, exploratory, randomized-controlled trial of two dementia caregiver support platforms, GamePlan4Care (GP4C) and Resources4Care (R4C), each enrolling 120 community-based family caregivers. Outcome measures included burden, positive aspects of caregiving, social support, and depression.

Results

Caregivers showed significant follow-up improvements in burden (GP4C: effect size [ES] = 0.50, p < 0.001; R4C: ES = 0.47, p < 0.001), positive aspects of caregiving (GP4C: ES = 0.26, p = 0.022; R4C: ES = 0.23, p = 0.030), social support (GP4C: ES = 0.21, p = 0.035), and distress (GP4C: ES = 0.30, p = 0.010). Caregivers engaged more in GP4C (GP4C: mean

SUBMITTER: Stevens AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519501 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature