Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Informal Caregivers: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregiving for a family member can result in reduced well-being for the caregiver. Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) may be one way to support this population. This is especially the case for caregivers in countries with limited resources, but high demand for psychological services.

Objective

In this study we evaluated the effects of a therapist-guided 8-week-long ICBT intervention for informal caregivers.

Methods

In total, 63 participants were recruited online and randomized either to the intervention or to the wait-list control group. The main study outcome was the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI). Secondary outcomes included measures of caregiver depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life.

Results

Moderate between-group

SUBMITTER: Biliunaite I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8060860 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature