Effects of caregiver dementia training in caregiver-patient dyads: A randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Caregivers for people with dementia (PWD) have reported needing emotional and social support, improved coping strategies, and better information about the illness and available support services. In this study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of an Australian multicomponent community-based training program that we adapted and implemented in a non-medical Dutch health care setting.

Methods and design

A randomized controlled trial was performed: 142 dyads of cohabiting caregivers and PwD were randomized to control (care as usual) or intervention (training program) groups and outcomes were compared. Programs lasted 1 week, comprised 14 sessions, and were delivered by specialist staff. We included 16 groups of two to six caregivers. The primary outcome was care

SUBMITTER: Birkenhager-Gillesse EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7689696 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature