[How effective are non-pharmacological interventions for family caregivers? A systematic review with meta-analyses].

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Informal caregiving is associated with mental disorders and reduced quality of life. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the results of methodologically high-quality intervention studies on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on patient-relevant outcomes for family caregivers in Germany.

Method

We searched three large scientific literature databases for intervention studies with a control group and a low or moderate risk of bias on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for family caregivers in Germany.

Result

Among 4,376 publications reviewed, 10 intervention studies with good methodological quality were identified. These investigated multi-component interventions or cognitive behavioral therapy for famil

SUBMITTER: Janson P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature