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Online training plays an important role in helping many organizations meet regulatory and compliance requirements. However, compliance alone is not sufficient. Equally important is credible, evidence-based programming demonstrating effectiveness in improving staff knowledge, behavior, and care outcomes for people living with dementia. For this reason, research, evaluation, and publication are core priorities at HealthCare Interactive.
HealthCare Interactive has differentiated itself by building one of the largest bodies of published evidence supporting the effectiveness of online dementia care training. HCI, in collaboration with university-based research partners and independent external research teams, has conducted and published multiple studies in peer-reviewed academic journals. In addition, CARES® programs have been independently examined and cited in peer-reviewed research conducted by other investigators. With few exceptions noted, the articles listed below have undergone rigorous peer review and have been published in the academic literature.
As a result of this sustained research base, CARES® is the most researched, evaluated, published, and award-winning online dementia care training program available. Studies have proven a reduction in antipsychotic medication usage, decreased resident anxiety, and measurable increases in observable person-centered care practices among direct-care staff.
An Online Training Program to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: The CARES® Method
Hobday, J.V., Rosopa, P.J., Rosopa, E.B., Hobday, A., Gaugler, J.E. (in press). An Online Training Program to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: The CARES® Method. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.
Increased Observable, Person-Centered Care as Measured by the CARES® Observational Tool
Cattoor, E., & Hobday, J.V. (2024). Evaluation of person-centered dementia care utilizing the CARES® Observational Tool. Medical Research Archives, [online] 12(11), 1-9. doi:10.18103/mra.v12i11.5531
RCT Evaluation of CARES® Dementia 5-Step Method for Hospitals™ Online Training and Certification
Hobday, J. V., Gaugler, J. E., Joly, L. K., Rosopa, P. J., Graham, B. A., Cicchinelli, A., … & Mittelman, M. S. (2024). Efficacy of the CARES® Dementia 5-Step Method for Hospitals™ Online Training and Certification Program for hospital staff. Geriatric Nursing, 60, 440-447. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.09.013
State-wide Evaluation of CARES® Dementia 5-Step Method for Hospitals™ in 5 University of North Carolina Hospitals and Medical Centers
Roberts, E., Schneider, E. C., Dale, M., Henage, C. B., Kelley, C. J., & Busby-Whitehead, J. Implementation and outcomes of a dementia-friendly training program in five hospitals. (in press). Geriatric Nursing.
Evaluation of CARES® Online Dementia Training to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Usage
Bradford, R., Smith, L., & Jennings, J. (2023). Evaluation of an Online Dementia Training Program to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Use in a Nursing Home. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49(7), 5-8.
Effectiveness of Dementia Caregivers Training Programs: A Systematic Review
Pleasant, M., Molinari, V., Dobbs, D., & Meng, H. (in press). Effectiveness of dementia caregivers training programs: A systematic review. Geriatric Nursing, 1-15.doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.07.004
Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve Acute Hospital Care for People with Dementia
Karrer, M., Schnelli, A., Zeller, A., & Mayer, H. (2020). A systematic review of interventions to improve acute hospital care for people with dementia. doi:10.21203/rs.2.22248/v2 (not peer reviewed)
Person-Centered Dementia Care Online Education Programs
Kim, D. E., Sagong, H., & Yoon, J. Y. (2019). A delphi study for developing a person-centered dementia care online education program in long-term care facilities. Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing, 30(3), 295. doi:10.12799/jkachn.2019.30.3.295
CARES® Activities of Daily Living™ Research Evaluation
Dobbs, D., Hobday, J., Roker, R., Kaas, M., & Molinari, V. (2018). Certified nursing assistants’ perspectives of the CARES Activities of Daily Living dementia care program. Applied Nursing Research 39(Feb): 244-248.doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2017.11.016
CARES® Dementia Friendly Hospitals™ Research Evaluation
Hobday, J. V., Gaugler, J. E., & Mittelman, M. S. (2017). The feasibility and utility of online dementia care training for hospital staff: The CARES® Dementia-Friendly Hospital program. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 10(2), 58-65.
CARES® Dementia Basics™ Research Evaluation
Pleasant, M. L., Molinari, V., Hobday, J. V., Fazio, S., Cullen, N., & Hyer, K. (2017). An evaluation of the CARES® Dementia Basics program among caregivers. International Psychogeriatrics, 29(1), 45-56. doi:10.1017/S1041610216001526
CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™ Case Study
Sarkinen, A., Shah, A., Shah, A., Hobday, J. V., & Gaugler, J. E. (2016). Improving dementia caregiving through interactive web design with the CARES® Dementia Related Behavior online training program. doi:10.4135/9781526423665
CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™ Research Evaluation
Gaugler, J. E., Hobday, J. V., Robbins, J. C., & Barclay, M. P. (2016). Direct care worker training to respond to the behavior of individuals with dementia. The CARES® Dementia-Related Behavior™ Online Program. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2. doi:10.1177/2333721415626888.
CARES® Serious Mental Illness™ Research Evaluation
Molinari, V., Hobday, J. V., Roker, R., Kunik, M. E., Kane, R., Kaas, M. J., … & Dobbs, D. (2016). Impact of serious mental illness online training for certified nursing assistants in long term care. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1-16. doi:10.1080/02701960.2016.1188811
CARES® Research Evaluation: Informal vs. Formal Caregivers
Ellis, M. L., Molinari, V., Hyer, K., & Hobday, J. (2016, Nov). Online dementia training among informal and formal caregivers: Are there differences? The Gerontologist, 56, 579.
CARES® Dementia Basics™ Research Evaluation
Ellis, M. L., Hyer, K., Molinari, V., & Hobday, J. (2015, Nov). Evaluation of the CARES® online dementia training among Oregon caregivers. The Gerontologist, 55, 614. doi:10.1093/geront/gnv324.04
CARES® Dementia Care for Families™ Research Evaluation
Gaugler, J. E., Hobday, J. V., Robbins, J. C., & Barclay, M. P. (2015). CARES® Dementia Care for Families: Effects of online, psychoeducational training on knowledge of person-centered care and satisfaction. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 41(10), 18-24. doi:10.3928/00989134-20150804-61. Epub 2015 Jun 23.
NYU Caregiver Intervention Online Training for Social Workers Research Evaluation
Mittelman, M. S., Epstein, C., & Hobday, J. V. (2015). Efficacy of Internet-based training of clinicians to implement an evidence-based intervention for dementia caregivers. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 11(7), P189.
NYU Caregiver Intervention (Australia) Online Training for Social Workers Educational Evaluation
Scott, T. L., Mittelman, M. S., Beattie, E., Parker, D., & Neville, C. (2015). Translating training in the NYU Caregiver Intervention in Australia: Maintaining fidelity and meeting graduate standards in an online continuing professional education setting. Educational Gerontology, 41(10), 710-722.
NYU Caregiver Intervention (Australia) Online Training Evaluation
Neville, C., Scott, T., Beattie, E., Parker, D., & Mittelman, M. (2014). Evaluation of an internet-based self-directed educational program to facilitate learning and competence in delivery of the NYU Caregiver Intervention to Australian carers: Learner perspectives. Australian Journal of Dementia Care, 3(5), 31-32.
CARES® Observational Tool™ Research Evaluation
Gaugler, J. E., Hobday, J. V., & Savik, K. (2013). The CARES® Observational Tool: A valid and reliable instrument to assess person-centered dementia care. Journal of Geriatric Nursing, 34(3), 194-198. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2013.01.002
NYU Caregiver Intervention (Australia) Online Training for Social Workers Research Evaluation
Neville, C., Mittelman, M. S., Beattie, E., Scott, T., Hobday, J., & Parker, D. (2013). Supporting carers of people with dementia: An innovative learning platform for health workers. Gerontologist, 53(1), 72.
NYU Caregiver Intervention (Australia) Online Training Quality-of-Life Evaluation
Scott, T., Neville, C., Mittelman, M., Beattie, E., & Parker, D. (2013). Enhancing quality of life of carers of people with dementia: Knowledge transfer and training of healthcare professionals. DCRC-CC: 7th National Dementia Research Forum 2013.
CARES® Dementia Basics and Advanced Care™ Research Evaluation
Hobday, J., Savik, K., Smith, S., & Gaugler, J. (2010). Feasibility of Internet training for care staff of residents with dementia: The CARES® program. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 36(4), 13-21.
CARES® Late Stage Dementia Care™ Research Evaluation
Hobday, J. V., Savik, K., & Gaugler, J. E. (2010). An Internet-based multimedia education prototype to enhance late-stage dementia care: Formative research results. Geriatric Nursing, 31(6), 402-411.
Savvy Caregiver™ Online Training Program Research Evaluation
Lewis, M. L., Hobday, J. V., & Hepburn, K. W. (2010). Internet-based program for dementia caregivers. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, 25(8), 674-679.
CARES® Dementia Basics and Advanced Care™ Content Base (CARES® referenced)
Gould, E., & Reed, P. (2009). Alzheimer’s Association Quality Care Campaign and professional training initiatives: Improving hands-on care for people with dementia in the USA. International Psychogeriatrics, 21(S1), S25-S33.®
