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The Tele-savvy Healthy Living Attention Control Group: Content, Curriculum, and Key Elements

Year: 2018

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: This discussion will briefly outline the mechanical and pragmatic elements that factored into the control group selection and design of an attention control group for a caregiving program delivered via technology. There will also be a discussion of the substantial challenges encountered and overcome in the process of constructing a meaningful and beneficial program distinct from the active Tele-Savvy content. The resulting program consists of seven weeks of video modules and corresponding workbooks and materials. The Healthy Living Attention Control Group program incorporates evidence-based, vetted information (e.g., NIA Go4Life; USDA ChooseMyPlate and CDC) on healthy lifestyle behaviors (e.g., diet, exercise) with additional content developed specifically for the program by content matter experts. The 50+ video modules can be modified and adapted to correspond to a variety of technology enabled, Tele-delivered interventions and will be highlighted in this outline with additional focus on retention of the control group.

Source: Innovation in Aging

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.828

Authors: J Nocera, P C Griffiths, F Epps, M Kovaleva, K Hepburn

Institutions: Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Georgia State University

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,977