ISupport for rare dementias: a mixed-methods non-randomised feasibility study of an online self-help programme for carers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

iSupport for dementia carers is an online education and self-care programme developed by the World Health Organisation for carers of people with the most common forms of dementia (Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia). iSupport for rare dementias (RDC) is the first adaptation designed specifically to address the challenges faced by carers of individuals with rare dementias (frontotemporal dementia, posterior cortical atrophy, primary progressive aphasia or Lewy body dementia).

Methods

A 12-week mixed-methods non-randomised feasibility study assessed the feasibility of recruitment and participant retention, the feasibility of outcome measures and the acceptability of iSupport RDC. Participants were recruited through the Rare Dementia Support Network (target N 

SUBMITTER: Naunton Morgan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature