Telenovela Videos for Caregivers
(NOVELA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This randomized clinical trial (RCT) intends to look at the preliminary efficacy of NOVELA (intervention group) in changing anxiety and self-efficacy compared to usual hospice care (control group). In the NOVELA intervention, hospice care will be enhanced with the telenovela videos for hospice family caregivers (HFCG) education during twice weekly hospice telehealth visits to prepare caregivers for proper use of hospice support and healthcare services.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
How does the NOVELA treatment differ from other treatments for hospice family caregivers?
The NOVELA treatment is unique because it uses telenovela videos as an educational tool to help hospice family caregivers manage patient care, pain, and self-care. This approach is novel compared to traditional educational methods, as it leverages engaging storytelling to enhance learning and behavior change among caregivers.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment NOVELA in the clinical trial Telenovela Videos for Caregivers?
Research shows that video-based educational interventions can improve patient outcomes by making information more accessible and consistent, as seen in studies where videos were used for patient education in hospital settings. This suggests that using telenovela videos for caregivers could be an effective way to educate and support them.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
DULCE CRUZ-OLIVER, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for African-American and Hispanic family caregivers of hospice patients. Participants should be involved in the patient's care, have access to telehealth services, and be able to understand telenovela videos designed for caregiver education.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive the NOVELA intervention, which includes viewing a bilingual telenovela video series and engaging in guided conversations over 4 telehealth visits.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in anxiety and self-efficacy after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- NOVELA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins University
Lead Sponsor
Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund
Collaborator