ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.)2018
A novel two-day intervention reduces stress in caregivers of persons with dementia.
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- A qualitative evaluation of the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health in Vietnam (REACH VN) intervention: a multi-stakeholder perspective.Aging & mental health · 2026Article
- Financial train, health behaviors, and psychological well-being of family caregivers of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.PEC innovation · 2024Article
- Interventions to Relieve the Burden on Informal Caregivers of Older People with Dementia: A Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2024Article
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of interventions addressing caregiver distress and burden among cancer caregivers.PEC innovation · 2023Review
- Social support, positive caregiving experience, and caregiver burden in informal caregivers of older adults with dementia.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
introductionCaregivers of individuals with dementia are at heightened risk for stress-related mental and physical illnesses, and this problem is growing. There is a critical need to develop effective interventions for caregivers. This study tested whether a 2-day intervention improved psychological health in caregivers of individuals with dementia.
methodsFamily caregivers (N = 104) were randomly assigned to a 2-day intervention or wait-list control group. The intervention uses techniques aimed at fostering self-care for caregivers and improving communication between caregivers and individuals with dementia. Self-reported caregiver burden, stress, anxiety, and depression were measured at 1, 3, and 6 months after intervention.
resultsMost participants (91.5%) completed the entire study. The intervention significantly reduced perceived stress for up to 6 months (Β = -2.84, t = -2.68, DISCUSSION: A low-cost, brief intervention shows promise for producing lasting improvements in caregiver's psychological health.
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