The purpose of this study is to design a companion booklet and pilot test it with a voice-controlled intelligent personal assistants (VIPA), like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, to provide homebound older adult patients with skills and tools to help manage social isolation.
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Change in Acceptability
Timeframe: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Social Isolation
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Anxiety
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Self Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Companionship
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Depression
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Functional Status
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Cognitive Function
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks
Change in Well-being
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks