Caregiver-Focused, Web-Based Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Part 2).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approaches to support the health and well-being of family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions are increasingly important given the key roles caregivers play in helping family members to live in the community. Web-based interventions to support caregivers have the potential to lessen the negative health impacts associated with caregiving and result in improved health outcomes.

Objective

The primary objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effect of caregiver-focused, Web-based interventions, compared with no or minimal Web-based interventions, on caregiver outcomes. The secondary objective was to assess the effect of different types of Web-based interventions (eg, education, peer and professional psychosocial support, and el

SUBMITTER: Ploeg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6229518 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature