Blended intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy for informal caregivers of people with dementia (ACT-IC): protocol of a mixed-methods feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Numerous caregiver support programmes have shown promise in promoting the mental health of informal caregivers of people with dementia (PwD). However, there is still a lack of evidence-based interventions tailored to the specific needs of this population. This mixed-methods study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a blended intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for informal caregivers of PwD, leading to a better understanding of intervention refinements for future controlled trials.

Methods and analysis

This study includes an uncontrolled pre-post intervention pilot study. A total of 30 informal caregivers of PwD will be recruited through memory clinics and social media platforms in the Netherlands

SUBMITTER: Atefi GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503340 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature