Overview
The purpose of this study is to examine whether an 8-week online educational group-based program tailored to people with systemic sclerosis can help improve cognitive function and well-being.
The study team hypothesize that participants that receive the intervention will have better improvements immediately after treatment at week 8 in all cognitive function measures, non-cognitive symptoms, and self-management compared to those in the waitlist control.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have physician-diagnosis of Systemic sclerosis (SSc) (any subtype)
- A score of ≥ 10 on the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire
- A score of ≤ 7 on the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test
- Have access to a reliable, internet-connected device (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet)
- Visual acuity with correction sufficient to work on a computer, smartphone, tablet or screen
- Be able to read, speak, and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of dementia or head injury
- Other neurological disorders that might impact cognition
- Have major psychiatric disorder such as major depression and schizophrenia
- Complex, unstable health issues that would preclude full participation in the study (like a planned surgery or active cancer treatment)