START-online: acceptability and feasibility of an online intervention for carers of people living with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With increasing numbers of people living with dementia relying on family to care for them at home, there is an urgent need for practical and evidence-based programs to support carers in maintaining their mental health and well-being. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a modified STrAtegies for RelaTives (START) program delivered online (START-online).

Method

A mixed-methods non-blinded evaluation of START-online (using Zoom as videoconferencing platform) for acceptability and feasibility (completion rates and qualitative feedback through surveys and focus groups) and quantitative evaluation. This occurred at the National Ageing Research Institute, in metropolitan Victoria, Australia.

Results

Twenty-nine eligible

SUBMITTER: Loi SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848667 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature