Table 3:
Sample of current CAARN projects according to the stages of research that have been completed or are currently in process with CAARN’s assistance.
| Planning & Development | Phase 1 – Pilot(s) | Phase 2 RCTs | Dissemination Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgeFully: A web-based guideline and resource center that will help caregivers to anticipate and prepare for important, consequential decisions. | X | Completed pilot | ||
| Beneficial Bites*: intervention designed to help older people overcome barriers associated with risk for inadequate nutrition. | X | Completed pilot | ||
| HelpCare Connect: A web-based application to connect caregivers. | X | In process | ||
| In-Home Cycling for Rural-Dwelling Seniors: A home-based intervention to increase physical activity. | X | |||
| Lighten Up!*: A group-based wellness program for older adults that uses positive journaling to increase well-being (decrease depression and improve mental health).24 | X | X | Applying for funding | |
| Med Wise*: A community-based self-efficacy program to improve older adults’ ability to communicate with pharmacists (medication management).25 | X | X | Applying for funding | |
| Mind Over Matter: small-group behavior intervention that builds skills and self-efficacy to promote continence, and improve upon both urinary (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI).14,26,27 | X | X | Improved symptoms of urinary incontinence and bowel incontinence vs. control group | • 27 leaders trained • 23 workshops with 234 participants |
| Physical Activity for Lifelong Success**: behavior change intervention to increase physical activity for community-dwelling older adults.13 | Improved comfortable gait speed vs control group | • 22 leaders trained • 14 workshops with 130 participants |
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| Pisando Fuerte*¥: Translation and cultural adaptation of Stepping On for Hispanic/Latino older adults.16 | X | X | Preparing for dissemination | |
| Stand Up: Intervention to reduce sedentary behavior by encouraging older adults to stand more often and for longer durations throughout the day.28,29 | X | X | Manuscript in preparation | Applying for funding |
| Stepping Online: An online intervention to improve adherence and maintenance of fall-preventing behaviors in older adults following completion of the Stepping On falls prevention program. | X | Completed pilot | ||
| Stepping Out: Working with mildly cognitively impaired veterans to promote fall-preventing activities. | X | X | Applying for funding | |
| Tai Chi – Prime*μ: Intervention promoting better balance for older adults.15 | Increased leg strength, tandem balance, mobility and gait, balance confidence, executive function vs control group | • 10 leaders trained • 6 workshops with 90 participants |
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| Tai Chi – Spanish Adaptation: translation and cultural adaptation of Tai Chi Prime for Hispanic/Latino populations. | X | |||
| Yoga for Seniors: Explores how yoga improves functional limitations, reduces falls, and increases physical activity among rural older adults.30 | X | X | RCT in progress |
*
Projects were initiated by community partners
**
RCT was completed prior to CAARN engagement
¥
RCT not done as pilot evaluation showed fidelity to key elements of Stepping On.17
μ
Pilot study completed prior to CAARN engagement