Trial reportInternational journal of geriatric psychiatry2020
Effects of caregiver dementia training in caregiver-patient dyads: A randomized controlled study.
Trial report in International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- Effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing depressive symptomatology and overload and improving quality of life in informal caregivers of non-institutionalized dependent elderly: a systematic review.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Multi-Component Interventions on the Positive and Negative Aspects of Well-Being among Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- The economic burden of dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review.BMJ global health · 2022Pooled it
- Internet-Based Supportive Interventions for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR aging · 2024Trial
- Effects of Caregiver Dementia Training in Caregiver-Patient Dyads on Psychotropic Drug Prescription: A Randomized Controlled Study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2021Trial
- Effects of caregiver dementia training in caregiver-patient dyads: A randomized controlled study.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2020Trial
- Sleep at home for older persons with dementia and their caregivers: a qualitative study of their experiences and challenges.European journal of ageing · 2025Article
- Supportive Interventions Involving Family Carers of Patients With Delirium Superimposed on Dementia in Hospital: A Scoping Review.International journal of older people nursing · 2025Article
- Effects of an interdisciplinary programme on psychoemotional factors in informal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Flexibly Incorporating the Dyad into Psychosocial Intervention: Considerations for Neuropalliative Care.Seminars in neurology · 2024Review
- What works to support carers of older people and older carers? an international evidence map of interventions and outcomes.BMC geriatrics · 2024Review
- Cost-effectiveness of dementia training for caregivers in caregiver-patient dyads: A randomized controlled study.Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.) · 2022Article
- Palliative Care of the Patient with Dementia.Delaware journal of public health · 2021Article
- Preserved Consciousness in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Caregiver Awareness and Communication Strategies.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Review
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectivesCaregivers for people with dementia (PWD) have reported needing emotional and social support, improved coping strategies, and better information about the illness and available support services. In this study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of an Australian multicomponent community-based training program that we adapted and implemented in a non-medical Dutch health care setting. METHODS AND
designA randomized controlled trial was performed: 142 dyads of cohabiting caregivers and PwD were randomized to control (care as usual) or intervention (training program) groups and outcomes were compared. Programs lasted 1 week, comprised 14 sessions, and were delivered by specialist staff. We included 16 groups of two to six caregivers. The primary outcome was care-related quality of life (CarerQol-7D) at 3 months. The main secondary outcomes for caregivers were self-rated burden, health and mood symptoms, and for PwD were neuropsychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and agitation.
resultsNo significant difference was observed for the primary outcome. However, caregivers experienced fewer role limitations due to physical function (adjusted mean difference, 13.04; 95% confidence interval [95%CI], 3.15-22.93), emotional function (13.52; 95%CI, 3.76-23.28), and pain reduction (9.43; 95%CI, 1.00-17.86). Positive outcomes identified by qualitative analysis included better acceptance and coping and improved knowledge of dementia and available community services and facilities.
conclusionQuantitative analysis showed that the multicomponent course did not affect care-related quality of life but did have a positive effect on experienced role limitations and pain. Qualitative analysis showed that the course met the needs of participating dyads.
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