Participant perspectives on online interventions for diverse caregivers of persons living with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The evidentiary base for dementia caregiver programs is still emerging and is less clear for diverse racial and ethnic minoritized populations. We explored in-depth perspectives about program participation, acceptability, and recommendations from diverse caregivers who completed one of three versions of the Savvy Caregiver Program.

Methods

We conducted 19 focus groups with 92 caregivers who participated in an online version of the Savvy Caregiver Program (Savvy Caregiver Program, Savvy Express, and Unidos en el Cuidado, a Spanish-language version). Data were analyzed with thematic analysis.

Results

Caregivers reported positive appraisals of the program's acceptability. Time constraints and a desire for more peer interaction were prominent. Key themes incl

SUBMITTER: Barrio C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12138286 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature