An App-Based Mindfulness-Based Self-compassion Program to Support Caregivers of People With Dementia: Participatory Feasibility Study.
Donna GoodridgeNathan ReisJenna NeiserTim HaubrichBev WestbergLaura Erickson-LumbJo StorozinskiCesar GonzalesJoanne MichaelAllison CammerNathaniel David OsgoodPublished in: JMIR aging (2021)
Although there were no significant changes in caregiver burden, we were encouraged by the increased emotional well-being of our participants following the completion of our program. We also conclude that our app or program demonstrated feasibility (ie, acceptability, practicality, implementation, and efficacy) and can provide a much-needed resource for primary caregivers of persons with dementia. In the subsequent version of the program, we will respond to participant feedback by incorporating web-based weekly sessions and incorporating an outcome measure of self-compassion.