University of Kansas · NeuroscienceCuidaLab
Jaime Perales Puchalt · Lawrence, Kansas
Research Focus
Dr. Jaime Perales Puchalt's lab focuses on developing innovative solutions to support Latino caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. They have created a bilingual text message intervention called CuidaTEXT, which aims to improve mental health outcomes for caregivers by providing tailored support and resources. The lab conducts clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of this intervention and its impact on caregiver stress and well-being.
caregiver supportAlzheimer's diseaseLatino healthtext messaging interventionmental health disparitiesbehavior changedementia caregivingbilingual interventionsclinical trialsstress management
Research Aims
3AIM 01Test the efficacy of the CuidaTEXT intervention on Latino caregivers' depressive symptoms.
AIM 02Evaluate the impact of CuidaTEXT on caregiving preparedness and coping strategies.
AIM 03Investigate the mechanisms by which CuidaTEXT affects caregiver outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designdata collection and analysistext messaging technologyqualitative research methodsintervention developmentsurveys and questionnairesstatistical analysispatient engagement strategiesbilingual communicationcommunity outreach
Output against the department
Publications117bottom 41% of dept.396th of 671
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Citations2.0kbottom 12% of dept.589th of 671
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