2024
“WOOP is my safe haven”: A qualitative feasibility and acceptability study of the Wish Outcome Obstacle Plan (WOOP) intervention for spouses of people living with early‐stage dementia
Mroz E, Schwartz A, Valeika S, Oettingen G, Marottoli R, David D, Hagaman A, Fedus D, Monin J. “WOOP is my safe haven”: A qualitative feasibility and acceptability study of the Wish Outcome Obstacle Plan (WOOP) intervention for spouses of people living with early‐stage dementia. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2024, 39: e6092. PMID: 38687142, PMCID: PMC11448666, DOI: 10.1002/gps.6092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpouses of peopleLongitudinal semi-structured interviewsEarly-stage dementiaCodebook thematic analysisSemi-structured interviewsCare partnersIntervention deliveryBaseline strengthThematic analysisMeta-themesQualitative studyBehavioral interventionsAreas of improvementDementiaQualitative feasibilityMental exerciseInterventionSpousesWell-beingEmotional stressorsIntervention mechanismsParticipantsAcceptability studyWishesPeople
2022
Developing an animated COVID-19 e-curriculum for adults with dementia and caregivers: Challenges and solutions
Oyeyemi D, Omer Z, Brown B, Freimund J, Gummerson C, Rink A, Gallant N, Marottoli R. Developing an animated COVID-19 e-curriculum for adults with dementia and caregivers: Challenges and solutions. Patient Education And Counseling 2022, 106: 180-187. PMID: 36371243, PMCID: PMC9597565, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.10.346.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-curriculumNeeds assessmentPandemic challengesMixed-method studyCurriculum objectivesEffective educationEducatorsEducation effortsSelf-reported abilitySupport staffInitial needs assessmentFocus groupsEducationPandemic issueInterdisciplinary teamStaffAnimationRelated issuesPositive reviewsLearningPatient educationCaregiver fatigueChallengesDementiaOverall quality