A Longitudinal Comparison of Two Versions of an Interactive Multimedia Substance Abuse Education Program

Epstein, Joel; Thomson, Nicole Renick; Collins, Karen; Pancella, Thom

doi:10.1080/10678280902973286

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“…Finally, many studies show that caregivers have increased time-constraints when compared to similar non-caregiving individuals (Schulz & Martire, 2004). The online availability of an intervention may decrease the time investment necessary for caregivers to easily obtain aid, and provide flexibility, which is linked to increased retention of participants as well as improved outcomes (Epstein, Thomson, Collins, & Pancella, 2009; Epstein, Collins, Thomson, & Pancella, 2007; Epstein & McGaha, 1999).…”

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Predicting perceived medication-related hassles in dementia family caregivers

George

Steffen

2015

Dementia

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Objective This study examined predictors of medication administration hassles reported by intergenerational dementia family caregivers. Methods A sample of 53 women who aided a cognitively impaired older adult with healthcare and who identified as inter-generational caregivers provided self-report medication management and psychosocial data. Results Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that six independent variables hypothesized for this model, the total number of prescription medications managed by caregivers, educational attainment, care-recipient functional impairment, care-recipient cognitive impairment, caregiver depressive symptomatology, and self-reported feelings of preparedness for the caregiving role together significantly predicted caregiver medication administration hassles scores F(1, 48) = 4.90, p = .032, and accounted for approximately 25% of the variance of self-reported hassles (adjusted R= .247). Discussion Future interventions may reduce medication-related hassles by providing psychoeducation about healthcare, medication management, and strategies for coping with care-related stressors and depressed mood.

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Predicting perceived medication-related hassles in dementia family caregivers

George

Steffen

2015

Dementia

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“…Consequently, we modified scales from our previous SEDAPA projects (Epstein, Thomson, Collins, & Pancella, 2009; Epstein, Collins, Thomson, Pancella, & Pauley, 2007). The resultant scale consists of nine five-point Likert scale items such as “I enjoy my science course” and “Doing science often makes me feel nervous”.…”

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“…One approach some programs use is to convey their lessons within the context of science education (Surratt & Desselle, 2004). Additionally, there is a long history of using technology to deliver these types of programs (Epstein, Thomson, Collins, & Pancella, 2009). …”

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Bacon Brains: Video Games for Teaching the Science of Addiction

Epstein

Noel

Finnegan

et al. 2016

Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

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Researchers have developed many different computerized interventions designed to teach students about the dangers of substance use. Following in this tradition, we produced a series of video games called Bacon Brains. However, unlike many other programs, ours focused on the “Science of Addiction,” providing lessons on how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of our games in teaching students our science-based curriculum. We enrolled over 200 students and randomly assigned them to play our games or a different series of NIDA-produced games. Of the students in the Bacon Brains conditions, half were instructed to play collaboratively and the other half was told to play competitively. Results indicate significantly greater knowledge gains among students in Bacon Brains compared to the existing games (5.01 mean knowledge score difference; [F(1,242)=9.588, p=.002]). Girls demonstrated knowledge gains in both collaborative and competitive conditions, but boys demonstrated similar gains only in the competitive condition. Based on our outcomes, we conclude that video games can serve as an effective method of science instruction. We further discuss the importance of considering gender differences in light of differential response to collaborative vs. competitive learning environments.

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“…In past work, we discovered that developing an underlying story or metaphor to convey our content helped to increase participant engagement. For example, in one of our early educational programs designed to teach students about the biology of addiction, we embedded our learning objectives within a narrative story about aliens coming to Earth to learn how to play basketball [ 31 ].…”

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The Sandwich Generation Diner: Development of a Web-Based Health Intervention for Intergenerational Caregivers

Steffen¹,

Epstein²,

George³

et al. 2016

JMIR Res Protoc

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BackgroundWomen are disproportionately likely to assist aging family members; approximately 53 million in the United States are involved with the health care of aging parents, in-laws, or other relatives. The busy schedules of “sandwich generation” women who care for older relatives require accessible and flexible health education, including Web-based approaches.ObjectiveThis paper describes the development and implementation of a Web-based health education intervention, The Sandwich Generation Diner, as a tool for intergenerational caregivers of older adults with physical and cognitive impairments.MethodsWe used Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping (IM) process to develop our theory-based health education program. Bandura’s (1997) self-efficacy theory provided the overarching theoretical model.ResultsThe Sandwich Generation Diner website features four modules that address specific health care concerns. Our research involves randomly assigning caregiver participants to one of two experimental conditions that are identical in the type of information provided, but vary significantly in the presentation. In addition to structured Web-based assessments, specific website usage data are recorded.ConclusionsThe Sandwich Generation Diner was developed to address some of the informational and self-efficacy needs of intergenerational female caregivers. The next step is to demonstrate that this intervention is: (1) attractive and effective with families assisting older adults, and (2) feasible to embed within routine home health services for older adults.

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A Longitudinal Comparison of Two Versions of an Interactive Multimedia Substance Abuse Education Program

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Predicting perceived medication-related hassles in dementia family caregivers

Predicting perceived medication-related hassles in dementia family caregivers

Bacon Brains: Video Games for Teaching the Science of Addiction

The Sandwich Generation Diner: Development of a Web-Based Health Intervention for Intergenerational Caregivers

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