A longitudinal evaluation of family caregivers' willingness to pay for an in-home nonpharmacologic intervention for people living with dementia: results from a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the willingness-to-pay (WTP) of family caregivers to learn care strategies for persons living with dementia (PLwD).

Design

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting

Community-dwelling PLwD and their caregivers (dyads) in Maryland and Washington, DC.

Participants

250 dyads.

Intervention

Tailored Activity Program (TAP) compared to attention control. TAP provides activities tailored to the PLwD and instructs caregivers in their use.

Measurement

At baseline, 3 and 6 months, caregivers were asked their WTP per session for an 8-session 3-month in-home nonpharmacologic intervention to address behavioral symptoms and functional dependence.

Results

At baseline, 3 and 6 months, caregivers assigned to TAP were willing to pay $26.10/ses

SUBMITTER: Jutkowitz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8635284 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature