Impact of Internet-Based Interventions on Caregiver Mental Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The health of informal caregivers of adults with chronic conditions is increasingly vital since caregivers comprise a large proportion of supportive care to family members living in the community. Due to efficiency and reach, internet-based interventions for informal caregivers have the potential to mitigate the negative mental health outcomes associated with caregiving.

Objective

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the impact of internet-based interventions on caregiver mental health outcomes and the impact of different types of internet-based intervention programs.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and AgeLine databases were searched for randomized controlled trials or controlled clinical trials publ

SUBMITTER: Sherifali D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6053616 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature