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Effective interventions for depressive symptoms among caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mijung LeeJi Hoon RyooMihee ChungJoel G AndersonKaren RoseIshan C Williams
Published in: Dementia (London, England) (2019)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions, which focus on diminishing negative thoughts and increasing positive activities, can effectively decrease depressive symptoms for caregivers of individuals with dementia. Future research is recommended to assess the long-term effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in this population.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • palliative care
  • social support
  • obsessive compulsive disorder
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • sleep quality
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • systematic review
  • current status