Efficacy of group-based multi-component psycho-education for caregivers of people with dementia: A randomized controlled study.

Aya SeikeChieko SumigakiSayaka TakeuchiJunko HagiharaAkinori TakedaCarl B BeckerKenji TobaTakashi Sakurai

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2021)

The group-based multi-component psycho-educational intervention reduced depression, improved self-appraisal and enhanced coping skills in caregivers. However, emotional enhancements dissipated sooner than support-seeking skills, suggesting that caregivers should be reviewed every 12-24 weeks. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 561-567.

Keyphrases

palliative care
depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
mental health
medical students
social support
sleep quality
quality improvement
physical activity
gestational age