Pilot quasi-experimental single-arm study of a virtual intervention for caregivers of persons with Lewy body dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This pilot study evaluated a web-based intervention, guided by problem-solving therapy, to address challenges faced by caregivers of individuals with Lewy body dementia (LBD).

Method

A quasi-experimental single-arm study was conducted with 39 family caregivers (mean age: 67.62 years; 69% women; 95% White). The 8-week program, Virtual Online Communities for Aging Life Experiences Lewy Body Dementia (VOCALE LBD), included a discussion platform, peer support, training, and problem-solving practice. Measurements were taken at baseline, post-intervention, and one month later. Effect sizes and confidence intervals (CIs) were analyzed using bootstrapping, and demographic impacts were assessed through linear mixed-effects models (LMMs).

Results

Of the 39 participan

SUBMITTER: Su Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12950228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature