Non-pharmacological Interventions for Caregivers with Depression and Caregivers of Care Recipients with Co-morbid Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers experiencing depression or caring for people experiencing depression are at risk of high burden. This systematic review examined the effect of non-pharmacological interventions for caregivers that (a) target improving caregivers' depressive symptoms, (b) help caregivers manage the depressive symptoms of the person for whom they provide care, or (c) both (a) and (b).

Methods

Eligible trials published between January 1, 1985, and May 30, 2019 were retrieved from five electronic databases. The studies' methodological quality was assessed against 15 criteria. Pooled effect sizes (ESs) were calculated, and heterogeneity assessed using the Higgin's I² statistic. Meta-regressions were also conducted to identify significant moderators (participant su

SUBMITTER: Lambert S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481392 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature