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Clinical effectiveness of a manual based coping strategy programme (START, STrAtegies for RelaTives) in promoting the mental health of carers of family members with dementia: pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Livingston, G.,
Barber, J.,
Rapaport, P.,
Knapp, M.,
Griffin, M.,
King, D.,
Livingston, D.,
Mummery, C.,
Walker, Z.,
Hoe, J.,
Sampson, E. L.,
Cooper, C.
Objective: To assess whether a manual based coping strategy compared with treatment as usual reduces depression and anxiety symptoms in carers of family members with dementia.; Design: Randomised, parallel group, superiority trial.; Setting: Three mental health community services and one neurological outpatient dementia service in London and Essex, UK.; Participants: 260 carers of family members […]
Effectiveness of online cognitive behavioral therapy on family caregivers of people with dementia
Kwok, Timothy,
Au, Alma,
Wong, Bel,
Ip, Isaac,
Mak, Vivian,
Ho, Florence
Purpose: Family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) may receive caregiver training because of logistical constraints and privacy concerns. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online intervention for family caregivers of PWD in improving their self-efficacy in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and their emotion well-being.; Subjects and Methods: A total […]
A home‐based training program improves Taiwanese family caregivers’ quality of life and decreases their risk for depression: A randomized controlled trial
Kuo, Li-Min,
Huang, Huei-Ling,
Huang, Hsiu-Li,
Liang, Jersey,
Chiu, Yi-Chen,
Chen, Sien-Tsong,
Kwok, Yam-Ting,
Hsu, Wen-Chuin,
Shyu, Yea-Ing L.
Objectives: Little is known about the longitudinal effects of training programs on family caregivers’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depressive symptoms over time. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a home-based caregiver training program on HRQoL and depressive symptoms for family caregivers of older persons with dementia. Methods: […]
A home-based training program improves Taiwanese family caregivers’ quality of life and decreases their risk for depression: a randomized controlled trial
Kuo, Li-Min,
Huang, Huei-Ling,
Huang, Hsiu-Li,
Liang, Jersey,
Chiu, Yi-Chen,
Chen, Sien-Tsong,
Kwok, Yam-Ting,
Hsu, Wen-Chuin,
Shyu, Yea-Ing L.
Objectives: Little is known about the longitudinal effects of training programs on family caregivers’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depressive symptoms over time. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a home-based caregiver training program on HRQoL and depressive symptoms for family caregivers of older persons with dementia.; Methods: […]
Cost effectiveness of a manual based coping strategy programme in promoting the mental health of family carers of people with dementia (the START (STrAtegies for RelaTives) study): a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Knapp, M.,
King, D.,
Romeo, R.,
Schehl, B.,
Barber, J.,
Griffin, M.,
Rapaport, P.,
Livingston, D.,
Mummery, C.,
Walker, Z.,
Hoe, J.,
Sampson, E. L.,
Cooper, C.,
Livingston, G.
Objective: To assess whether the START (STrAtegies for RelatTives) intervention added to treatment as usual is cost effective compared with usual treatment alone.; Design: Cost effectiveness analysis nested within a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.; Setting: Three mental health and one neurological outpatient dementia service in London and Essex, UK.; Participants: Family carers of people with […]
Exploring the effectiveness of an internet-based program for reducing caregiver distress using the iCare Stress Management e-Training Program
Kajiyama, Bruno,
Thompson, Larry W.,
Eto-Iwase, Tamiko,
Yamashita, Mio,
Di Mario, John,
Marian Tzuang, Yuan,
Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores
Objective: Determine if the online iCare Stress Management e-Training Program reduces stress, bother, depression, and poor life quality for dementia family caregivers (CGs).; Method: CGs (N = 150) were randomly assigned to the iCare Condition (ICC) or to the Education/Information-Only Condition (EOC) for a 3-month period. Change in self-report measures of stress (PSS) (primary outcome), […]
Long-term effects of group therapy for patients with mild cognitive impairment and their significant others: a 6- to 8-month follow-up study
Banningh, L. W. A. J.-W.,
Roelofs, S. C. F.,
Vernooij-Dassen, M. J. F. J.,
Prins, J. B.,
Rikkert, M. G. M. O.,
Kessels, R. P. C.
The present study examines the long-term effects of a 10-session cognitive behavioural group therapy for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their significant others 6 to 8 months after completion of the intervention. Forty-seven MCI patients and 47 significant others participated in the follow-up assessment. Results of the RAND-36, Illness Cognition Questionnaire, IQCODE, GDS-15 […]
The cost-effectiveness of a family meetings intervention to prevent depression and anxiety in family caregivers of patients with dementia: a randomized trial
Joling, Karlijn J,
Bosmans, Judith E,
van Marwijk, Harm WJ,
van der Horst, Henriëtte E,
Scheltens, Philip,
Vroomen, Janet L,
van Hout, Hein PJ
Background: Dementia imposes a heavy burden on health and social care systems as well as on family caregivers who provide a substantial portion of the care. Interventions that effectively support caregivers may prevent or delay patient institutionalization and hence be cost-effective. However, evidence about the cost-effectiveness of such interventions is scarce. The aim of this […]
Treatment outcomes of a crisis intervention program for dementia with severe psychiatric complications: the Kansas bridge project
Johnson, D. K.,
Niedens, M.,
Wilson, J. R.,
Swartzendruber, L.,
Yeager, A.,
Jones, K.
Purpose: Although declines in memory and attention are hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), noncognitive symptoms are prevalent. Over 80% of individuals will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, which complicates symptom profiles. Research indicates a community-integrated response to dementia crisis can reduce negative consequences attributed to crisis including increased caregiver burden, increased health care costs, and premature […]