This database contains 10 studies, archived under the term: "caregiver burden"
Reducing dangerous nighttime events in persons with dementia by using a nighttime monitoring system
Rowe, Meredeth A.,
Kelly, Annette,
Horne, Claydell,
Lane, Steve,
Campbell, Judy,
Lehman, Brandy,
Phipps, Chad,
Keller, Meredith,
Pe Benito, Andrea
Background: Nighttime activity, a common occurrence in persons with dementia, increases the risk for injury and unattended home exits and impairs the sleep patterns of caregivers. Technology is needed that will alert caregivers of nighttime activity in persons with dementia to help prevent injuries and unattended exits. Methods: As part of a product development grant, […]
Long-term treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease in primary and secondary care: Results from an international survey
Froelich, Lutz,
Andreasen, Niels,
Tsolaki, Magda,
Foucher, Arnaud,
Kavanagh, Shane,
Van Baelen, Bart,
Schwalen, Susanne
Objective: The International Outcomes Survey in Dementia (IOSID) was initiated to observe the effects of current standard of care for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) on patient outcomes and caregiver burden in a real-life setting. Research design and methods: This 2-year, international, prospective, longitudinal and observational cohort survey involved patients with mild-to-moderate AD (Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] […]
The effects of a support group on dementia caregivers’ burden and depression
Chu, Hsin,
Yang, Chyn-Yng,
Liao, Yen-Hsueh,
Chang, Lu- I.,
Chen, Chiung-Hua,
Lin, Chun-Chieh,
Chou, Kuei-Ru
Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a support group on depression levels and burden among dementia caregivers in Taiwan. Method: An experimental, pre-intervention post-intervention control group design was used in this study. The experimental group received intervention consisting of a 12-week support group for dementia caregivers. A total of […]
Translating the REACH caregiver intervention for use by area agency on aging personnel: The REACH OUT Program
Burgio, Louis D.,
Collins, Irene B.,
Schmid, Bettina,
Wharton, Tracy,
McCallum, Debra,
DeCoster, Jamie
Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate the evidence-based Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH) II intervention for use in 4 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). A secondary aim was to examine possible moderators of treatment outcome. Design and Methods: We used a quasi-experimental pre-post treatment design with no control group. A […]
Public-private partnerships improve health outcomes in individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s disease
Purpose: In a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Alzheimer Association, and academic researchers, we tested whether early dementia detection and comprehensive care consultations would improve health outcomes in care receivers (CRs) and their family caregivers (FCGs), therefore addressing an important public health concern.; Participants and Methods: A […]
Memantine improves goal attainment and reduces caregiver burden in Parkinson’s disease with dementia
Objective: Memantine, an uncompetitive antagonist of N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptors, may have a role in managing symptoms associated with dementia in Parkinson’s disease (PDD), although its role in improving patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) has not been extensively investigated. PROs may be more sensitive than standard psychometric measures for detecting change in complex conditions such as PDD. The aim […]