Online counselling for family carers of people with young onset dementia: The RHAPSODY-Plus pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Compared to late life dementia, Young Onset Dementia (YOD) has its own distinct challenges, including a lack of specialised and age-appropriate support services. Carers of people with YOD experience higher levels of psychological and physical symptoms, and lower quality of life. This study (RHAPSODY-Plus) assessed the acceptability and feasibility of combining RHAPSODY (Research to Assess Policies and Strategies for Dementia in the Young; a web-based information and skill-building programme for carers of people with YOD) with individually tailored support sessions with health professionals (a social worker and a clinical psychologist) provided via online videoconferencing.

Methods

Participants (n = 20) were informal carers aged over 18 years, who were caring for a

SUBMITTER: Perin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9998420 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature