E-bibliotherapy for improving the psychological well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing informal care for individuals with dementia is frequently a challenging and demanding experience that can have detrimental effects on the psychological well-being of caregivers. Regrettably, community-based caregiver services often prove inadequate, highlighting the necessity for innovative approaches to support caregivers.

Aim

To test the efficacy of e-bibliotherapy in improving the psychological well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia.

Method

The study is divided into two phases. In phase 1, the research team will co-design the e-bibliotherapy app with caregivers. In phase 2, a randomized controlled trial will be conducted among 192 informal caregivers of people with dementia in Hong Kong. Caregivers will be randomly assigned t

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832133 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature