Evaluating the effects of the World Health Organization's online intervention 'iSupport' to reduce depression and distress in dementia carers: a multi-centre six-month randomised controlled trial in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustaining the capabilities of dementia carers is a global priority. 'iSupport' is a self-guided online intervention designed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce mental health problems in dementia carers. iSupport is undergoing global implementation, however there is an absence of effectiveness evidence. This study tested the effectiveness of iSupport to reduce distress and depression in dementia carers.

Methods

A pragmatic randomised controlled trial was conducted in three centres. Adult carers (18+) living in the community were recruited in England, Wales and Scotland and randomly assigned (1:1) through a web-based system to iSupport or usual care. Outcome assessors were masked to allocation. The primary outcomes assessed the difference in distress

SUBMITTER: Windle G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880890 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature