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ArticleCanadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2022

A Novel Instrument for Caregivers in Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia: Baycrest Quick-Response Caregiver Tool

Robert Madan, Marsha Natadiria, Anna Berall, Anna Theresa Santiago, Kenneth Schwartz

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Article in Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Robert MadanDivision of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Marsha NatadiriaBaycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, ON.
Anna BerallBaycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, ON.
Anna Theresa SantiagoBiostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON.
Kenneth SchwartzDivision of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

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Background: Family caregivers can experience significant stress related to behaviour changes in persons with dementia (PWD). Approaches to support caregivers with stress management when responding to changes in behaviours are needed. The Baycrest Quick-Response Caregiver Tool Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the feasibility of this new tool. Family caregivers of persons with dementia received education about managing neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia through the online tool. Caregiver demographic information and feedback about the tool was obtained through telephone and online surveys. Health-care providers accessed the tool and also provided feedback. Results: The 21 caregivers who completed the study found the tool helpful and reported high feasibility that included being able to access, complete, and implement the strategies presented in the tool. The 18 health-care providers found the tool useful and most would recommend it to peers and clients. Participants also provided specific suggestions for improvement, such as including more examples of complex behaviours. Conclusions: This tool adds to and complements existing strategies for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia. Its accessibility through the online platform is especially useful for caregivers who are unable to seek help in person, and for health-care providers and caregivers seeking additional resources.

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behavioural symptomscaregiver supportdementianeuropsychiatric symptomsonline educational toolself-management

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PMCPMC9684021

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