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Evaluating a National Person-Centered Training Program to Strengthen the Dementia Care Workforce
Led by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ยท Updated on 2026-04-13
1764
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
159 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
A
Alzheimer's Association
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This project will compare two training models of an evidence-based online dementia care training program for direct care staff in assisted living to a waitlist control: 1) essentiALZ training and 2) essentiALZ training + Project ECHO. It will examine the extent to which each model is implemented and achieves its intended outcomes to improve staff knowledge and attitudes, change care practices, and improve the wellbeing of staff, residents, and residents' family members. Results will inform next steps in dementia care training for the assisted living (AL) and broader long-term care workforce. To examine these outcomes, data will be collected from AL staff and families over the course of 6 months. Staff will complete questionnaires and participate in interviews (as applicable) at baseline, post-training, 3-months, and 6-months. Families will participate in interviews at baseline, 3-months, and 6-months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating a National Person-Centered Training Program to Strengthen the Dementia Care Workforce
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Staff (part-time, full-time, or contract) providing direct care to residents at the assisted living community
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to read and speak English fluently
- Family member, legally authorized representative, or designated contact of a resident with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in the assisted living community
- Resident not expected to die or be transferred in the next six months at baseline
- Resident lived in assisted living at least one month during the three months prior to family interview
- Family member is 18 years or older
- Family member is English speaking
- Family member visits the resident at least monthly
You will not qualify if you...
- Under 18 years of age for both assisted living staff and family members
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
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Research Team
J
Johanna Hickey, MSW
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
3
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