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Mioshi E, Grant K, Flanagan E, Heal S, Copsey H, Gould RL, Hammond M, Shepstone L, Ashford PA. An online intervention for carers to manage behavioral symptoms in motor neuron disease (MiNDToolkit): a randomized parallel multi-center feasibility trial. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2024; 25:506-516. [PMID: 38745522 DOI: 10.1080/21678421.2024.2350658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Evidence on management of behavioral symptoms in motor neuron disease (MND) is lacking. The MiNDToolkit, an online psychoeducational platform, supports carers dealing with behavioral symptoms (BehSymp). The study objectives were to ascertain recruitment and retention rates, carer and healthcare professional (HCP) use of the platform, and completion of online assessments, to inform a full-scale trial. Design: Randomized, parallel, multi-center, feasibility trial. SETTING England and Wales, across diverse MND services; recruitment from July/21 to November/22; last participant follow-up in March/23. PARTICIPANTS Carers of people with motor neuron disease (PwMND) with BehSymp, recruited through MND services. After confirming eligibility, participants completed screening and baseline assessments online via the MiNDToolkit platform and were randomized centrally in a 1:1 ratio to MiNDToolkit or control. INTERVENTION MiNDToolkit offered tailored modules to carers for the 3-month study period. Carers in the intervention group could receive additional support from MiNDToolkit trained HCPs. The control group was offered access to the intervention at the end of the study. Data were collected on platform usage and psychosocial variables. MAIN OUTCOMES One hundred and fifty-one carers from 11 sites were invited to join the study (letter, face-to-face); 30 were screened; 29 were randomized. Fifteen people were allocated to the control arm; 14 to intervention. Carers were mostly female; median age for was 62.5 (IQR: 58, 68; intervention) and 57 (IQR: 56, 70; controls). Study retention was high (24/29 = 82.76%); carers engaged with the platform on average 14 times (median (IQR):14.0 (10.0, 18.5)) during the study period. CONCLUSION The MiNDToolkit study was feasible and well accepted by carers and trained HCPs. A definitive trial is warranted.
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- E Mioshi
- School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- MND Association Norfolk, Norwich & Waveney Branch, Norwich, UK
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- Norfolk MND Care and Research Network, Norwich and Norfolk University Hospitals, Norwich, UK, and
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
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- Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Hounsri K, Zhang J, Kalampakorn S, Boonyamalik P, Jirapongsuwan A, Wu VX, Klainin-Yobas P. Effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions for improving health-related outcomes of family caregivers of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 39020515 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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AIM To synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions in improving health-related outcomes among family caregivers of stroke survivors. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis was reported by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. METHODS Randomized controlled trials that investigated the effects of psychosocial interventions delivered through information and communication technologies on self-efficacy, caregiving competence, caregiver burden, perceived social support, anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness were included. Two researchers independently selected studies, extracted data, and appraised the quality of the included studies. Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and narrative synthesis were conducted. DATA SOURCES Ten electronic databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, Web of Science, Scopus, CINHAL, Embase, Institution of Electrical Engineers Xplore, Ovid Medline, PsycINFO, ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis) were searched up to February 2023. RESULTS Nineteen studies involving 1717 participants fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Technology-based psychosocial interventions significantly improved self-efficacy (SMD = .62), caregiving competence (SMD = .55), depression (SMD = -.25) and anxiety (SMD = -.35). However, perceived social support, caregiver burden, and health-related quality of life did not show significant improvements. Subgroup analyses revealed that the interventions, lasting from 4 to 6 weeks and encompassing comprehensive contents, exhibited larger effect sizes. None of the studies measured cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSION The technology-based psychosocial interventions are effective in enhancing self-efficacy and caregiving competence, as well as alleviating anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of stroke survivors. Future research should investigate interventions delivered through various digital platforms using well-designed RCTs with in-depth qualitative data collection and measurement of health and cost-effectiveness outcomes. IMPACT Through psychosocial interventions, healthcare providers in clinical and community settings, particularly nurses, could incorporate technologies into current stroke care practices. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION It is not applicable as this is a systematic review. REGISTRATION The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023402871).
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- Kanokwan Hounsri
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- NUSMED Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Rodríguez-Alcázar FJ, Juárez-Vela R, Sánchez-González JL, Martín-Vallejo J. Interventions Effective in Decreasing Burden in Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: A Meta-Analysis. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:931-945. [PMID: 38651483 PMCID: PMC11036232 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14020071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Introduction: Chronic non-communicable diseases, including diseases of mental origin such as Alzheimer's, affect all age groups and countries. These diseases have a major impact on the patient and their family environment. It is interesting that different questionnaires are measured in the same direction, given that different health questionnaires are used to measure caregiver burden. Objectives: To identify which type of intervention is the most appropriate to improve the health of the primary caregiver in patients with dementia. To understand the role played by the nurse within multidisciplinary teams and to know whether the different questionnaires used in the studies measure caregiver health in the same direction. Methods: A systematic search of the published and gray literature was carried out without restriction of the language used in the studies. Caregiver burden of patients with dementia, receiving an intervention to improve caregiver burden, was assessed. Standardized mean difference was used as the effect size measure, and there were possible causes of heterogeneity in the effect size. Results: In total, 1512 records were found, and 39 articles with 4715 participants were included. We found individual information with an effect of 0.48 (CI95%: 0.18; 0.79; I2 = 0%); group therapy with an effect of 0.20 (CI95%: 0.08; 0.31; I2 = 6%); workshops with an effect of 0.21 (CI95%: 0.01; I2 = 48%) and 0.32 (CI95%: 0.01; 0.54; I2 = 0%) when a nurse intervenes; respite care with an effect of 0.22 (CI95%: 0.05; 0.40; I2 = 66%); individual therapy with an effect of 0.28 (CI95%: 0.15; 0.4; I2 = 68%); and support groups with an effect of 0.07 (CI95%: 0; 0.15; I2 = 78%). Conclusions: The magnitude of the effects of the interventions has been low-moderate. Different instruments are not associated with the magnitude of the effect. The presence of nurses improves the effect of the intervention on caregivers when it is carried out in the form of workshops.
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- Group of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Medicine; University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain;
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Jiang YL, Yin F, Lv ZY, Hou H, Yang BX, Liu Q, Fu SY, Zhang JN, Wang XQ. Effect of the Caregivers-to-Caregivers Training Programme on informed caregivers of persons with mental disorders: A pilot study. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2024; 70:289-297. [PMID: 37947259 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231207572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many people with mental disorders are cared for by informed caregivers, but they usually have limited care-related training and lack caregiving capacity and support networks. In order to provide professional training and social support for informed caregivers, we designed the Caregivers-to-Caregivers Training Programme (C2C) and performed a pilot study to assess its effect. METHODS Caregivers of persons with mental disorders who participated in the C2C were asked to participate in a quasi-experimental study to assess their knowledge and skills development, self-care ability, trainer engagement, and training content. A total of 800 participants completed self-designed evaluation questionnaires and two open-ended questions to gather suggestions and feedback. Assessments were carried out at pretest (baseline), post-test, and at 2-month follow-up. Results were analyzed using one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and pairwise comparison method. RESULTS At post-test, 667 assessments were considered valid and 515 were deemed valid at 2-month follow-up. One-way repeated-measures ANOVA showed that the main effect of the scores on knowledge and skills development and self-care ability from baseline to 2-month follow-up was significant (p < .001). Results of pairwise comparison method showed that the scores on each item of knowledge and skills development and self-care ability at post-test and at 2-month follow up were higher than those at baseline (p < .001). The scores on items of trainer engagement and training content were all above average (4/5). The open-ended questions resulted in 678 comments indicating that participants gained significant support from other caregivers and healthcare professionals in the alliance and wanted more and continuously updated material. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that C2C effectively improved the development of caregivers' knowledge, skills, and their self-care ability. Available social support for caregivers was better than average, including professional support and peer support.
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- Yu Lei Jiang
- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Caregivers Alliance Limited, Singapore
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Public health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Population and Health Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Population and Health Research Center, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Wise Information Technology of Mental Health Nursing Research, School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Zan H, Meng Z, Li J, Zhang X, Liu T. Factors associated with quality of life among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the role of family caregivers. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:539. [PMID: 38383369 PMCID: PMC10880260 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17917-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND As a long-term chronic disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients' quality of life is affected by both themselves and his/ her close relatives, requiring comprehensive support from family members to ensure that patients are able to manage disease. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between caregivers' sense of coherence, caregiver competence, and T2DM patients' quality of life, as well as to explore the factors affecting patients with T2DM patients. METHODS This investigation was a cross-sectional study. Between October 2022 and July 2023, 392 participant-caregiver dyads from two hospitals in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, were researched. Participants were investigated by General Characteristics Questionnaire, Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Diabetes Specific Quality of Life Scale (DSQLS), Sense of Coherence scale-13 (SOC-13), and Family Caregiver Task Inventory (FCTI). Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were used to identify the independent factors associated with the quality of life of elderly patients with T2DM. RESULTS The average score of T2DM quality of life was 61.14 (SD = 7.37), quality of life was negatively correlated with sense of coherence (r=-0.344, P<0.01) and positively correlated with caregiver competence (r = 0.522, P<0.01). Furthermore, we found that age, disease duration, activities of daily living scores, sense of coherence, and caregiver competence scores were the main predictors of quality of life (R2 = 0.375, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found that high levels of sense of coherence and caregiver competence in family caregivers were associated with better quality of life for patients. Furthermore, we also found that good quality of life was also related to younger age, shorter disease duration, and less dependence. This study offers a feasible example for policymakers to improve the quality of life from the perspective of T2DM patients' family caregivers.
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- Haijing Zan
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Linghe District Jinzhou City, No.40,Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Linghe District Jinzhou City, No.40,Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Linghe District Jinzhou City, No.40,Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Linghe District Jinzhou City, No.40,Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Linghe District Jinzhou City, No.40,Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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Chan HM, Ho KHM, Pang RCK, Chan HYL. Strategies and factors to enhance active participation of family caregivers of people with dementia in psychoeducation: A scoping review. DEMENTIA 2024; 23:272-291. [PMID: 38091474 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231220231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Psychoeducation with an active participation component is effective in facilitating family caregivers of people living with dementia to learn about the disease and gain relevant caregiving skills. However, research into the best strategies to promote active participation has received little attention, and the factors hindering active participation are also unknown. Therefore, the nine-stage framework of the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews was adopted to map and identify information about the active participation of family caregivers of people living with dementia in psychoeducation. The search criteria focused on identifying primary research studies and grey literature relevant to psychoeducation with active participation that had the family caregivers of community dwelling people living with dementia as the target population. Two reviewers independently screened and selected items from the literature. Content analysis was conducted to thematically synthesise strategies mentioned in 29 articles published from 2011 and 2021. Content analysis revealed six strategies that promoted active participation: (1) the involvement of interventionist and qualifications; (2) the teaching and learning methods used to conduct psychoeducation with active participation; (3) tailoring the contents and formats to the experiences, preferences, and resources of the caregivers; (4) collaborating with caregivers; (5) facilitating sharing and support between peers; and (6) providing experiential learning opportunities. Two factors hindering active caregiver participation were negative caregiver emotions and cultural taboos. This review offers ideas for evidence-based practices that can be used by health and social care providers when planning psychoeducation with active participation for the family caregivers of people living with dementia.
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- Hoi Man Chan
- The Nethersole School of NursingThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of NursingThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Nethersole School of NursingThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Eaton J, Neller S, Fernandez Cajavilca M, Johnson JK, Ellington L. Iterative Review and Revision of the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) Intervention. J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2023; 7:461-467. [PMID: 37313489 PMCID: PMC10259071 DOI: 10.3233/adr-220096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Interventions that actively engage dementia caregivers show promise in reducing the negative outcomes of caregiving but lack optimization and systematic testing. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe an iterative process developed to refine an intervention to enhance active engagement. A three-stage review process with content experts was developed to refine activities in preparation for focus group feedback and pilot testing. We identified caregiving vignettes, reorganized engagement techniques, and optimized focus group activities for online delivery to promote caregiver access and safety. The framework developed from this process is included, along with a template to guide intervention refinement.
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- College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Institute for Health & Aging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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García-Aburto GC, Ruiz-Montes PY, Cuevas-Cancino JJ, Flores-Padilla L, Trejo-Franco J. Impacto de una intervención psicoeducativa en la habilidad para el cuidado, del cuidador principal del paciente en diálisis peritoneal. ENFERMERÍA NEFROLÓGICA 2023. [DOI: 10.37551/s225428842023004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Introducción: Desarrollar la habilidad para el cuidado por parte del cuidador principal del paciente en diálisis peritoneal requiere de un proceso de adaptación, en el que las intervenciones psicoeducativas son una estrategia importante.
Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de una intervención psicoeducativa en la habilidad para el cuidado del cuidador principal.
Material y Método: Estudio cuasi experimental, con un diseño pre-post, con un único grupo. La muestra estuvo formada por 40 cuidadores de pacientes en diálisis peritoneal. Se analizaron habilidad del cuidado, de afrontamiento y de adaptación, pre-intervención y post-intervención, mediante el inventario de Habilidad de Cuidado y la escala de medición de Afrontamiento y Adaptación. La intervención consistió en un programa estructurado sobre estrategias para mejorar el proceso de afrontamiento, adaptación al rol y desarrollo de nuevas habilidades, por parte del cuidador, llevado a cabo por un equipo multidisciplinario. Se estudiaron, además, sexo, edad, estado civil, ocupación, parentesco, tiempo dedicado a recreación y tiempo dedicado al cuidado.
Resultados: El cuidador fue principalmente mujer (80%, n=32), con dedicación al hogar 47,5% (n=19), y de estado civil casado, 62,5% (n=25). Encontramos diferencias pre y post intervención en la habilidad general (211,03 + 36,30 vs 230,60 + 16,72, p<0,001), y en la capacidad global de afrontamiento y adaptación (129,32 + 12,55 vs 136,70 + 16,28, p=<0,008).
Conclusión: La intervención psicoeductiva aumenta las habilidades generales de cuidados y los mecanismos de afrontamiento y adaptación en los cuidadores de pacientes en diálisis peritoneal.
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García-Aburto GC, Ruiz-Montes PY, Cuevas-Cancino JJ, Flores-Padilla L, Trejo-Franco J. Impacto de una intervención psicoeducativa en la habilidad para el cuidado, del cuidador principal del paciente en diálisis peritoneal. ENFERMERÍA NEFROLÓGICA 2023. [DOI: 10.37551/s2254-28842023004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Introducción: Desarrollar la habilidad para el cuidado por parte del cuidador principal del paciente en diálisis peritoneal requiere de un proceso de adaptación, en el que las intervenciones psicoeducativas son una estrategia importante.
Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de una intervención psicoeducativa en la habilidad para el cuidado del cuidador principal.
Material y Método: Estudio cuasi experimental, con un diseño pre-post, con un único grupo. La muestra estuvo formada por 40 cuidadores de pacientes en diálisis peritoneal. Se analizaron habilidad del cuidado, de afrontamiento y de adaptación, pre-intervención y post-intervención, mediante el inventario de Habilidad de Cuidado y la escala de medición de Afrontamiento y Adaptación. La intervención consistió en un programa estructurado sobre estrategias para mejorar el proceso de afrontamiento, adaptación al rol y desarrollo de nuevas habilidades, por parte del cuidador, llevado a cabo por un equipo multidisciplinario. Se estudiaron, además, sexo, edad, estado civil, ocupación, parentesco, tiempo dedicado a recreación y tiempo dedicado al cuidado.
Resultados: El cuidador fue principalmente mujer (80%, n=32), con dedicación al hogar 47,5% (n=19), y de estado civil casado, 62,5% (n=25). Encontramos diferencias pre y post intervención en la habilidad general (211,03 + 36,30 vs 230,60 + 16,72, p<0,001), y en la capacidad global de afrontamiento y adaptación (129,32 + 12,55 vs 136,70 + 16,28, p=<0,008).
Conclusión: La intervención psicoeductiva aumenta las habilidades generales de cuidados y los mecanismos de afrontamiento y adaptación en los cuidadores de pacientes en diálisis peritoneal.
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Campos de Aldana MS, Durán Niño EY, Ruiz-Roa SL, Páez Esteban AN. Plan de egreso: herramienta del cuidado - diada con enfermedad crónica. REVISTA CUIDARTE 2023. [DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.2754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Introducción: La OMS reporta incremento de las enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles, dada su complejidad, los pacientes presentan constantes hospitalizaciones, por lo cual es necesario fortalecer la competencia del cuidado de la enfermedad tanto del paciente como del cuidador en el hogar a través del programa plan de egreso. Objetivo: determinar el cambio en la competencia para el cuidado posterior a la implementación de herramienta plan de egreso para el cuidado en el hogar de la diada persona-cuidador familiar en situación de cronicidad en una institución de segundo nivel de atención. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de abordaje cuantitativo, seudo-experimental, con diseño de pruebas pre-test y pos-test, aplicando los instrumentos de “caracterización diada paciente-cuidador” y “Cuidar”. La población correspondió a 62 diadas. Muestreo no probabilístico a conveniencia. Se calculó del delta pre-post y se utilizó t-Student pareada para comparar. Resultados: el programa plan de egreso aumentó en el paciente las dimensiones de Conocimiento con un delta de 3.2 y Unicidad de 3,0 y competencia de cuidado global en 10,3; mientras que las competencias del cuidador familiar mejoraron en las dimensiones de Conocimiento con un delta de 3.34, Unicidad con delta 1.5, la dimensión de Disfrute con 1.7 y la de Reciprocidad –Relación con un delta de 1.61 para un total en la competencia de 9.2. Discusión y conclusiones: Estos hallazgos sugieren fortalecer el programa plan de egreso, durante la hospitalización y alta con el propósito de mejorar la competencia para cuidar en el hogar tanto del paciente como su cuidador familiar en situación de cronicidad.
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Mou H, Lam SKK, Chien WT. Effects of a family-focused dyadic psychoeducational intervention for stroke survivors and their family caregivers: a pilot study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:364. [PMID: 36544154 PMCID: PMC9768401 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01145-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in China and worldwide, affecting the health and well-being of both stroke survivors and their family caregivers (i.e. stroke dyads). Dyadic interventions targeting both as active participants can be beneficial for the dyads' health and well-being. Psychoeducation is a potentially acceptable approach to developing participants' knowledge about their disease management to promote their recovery. This study aims to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a family-focused dyadic psychoeducational intervention for stroke dyads. METHODS This study was a single-blinded, parallel-group randomised controlled trial. Totally, a convenience sample of 40 stroke dyads was recruited. The intervention included three in-hospital face-to-face education sessions and four weekly post-discharge follow-up telephone counselling sessions. Feasibility was assessed by the rates of recruitment, attritions, and adherence to the intervention. Acceptability was evaluated via semi-structured qualitative interviews. Preliminary intervention effects were evaluated on primary (survivors' functioning and caregivers' burden) and secondary (caregivers' competence and dyads' coping, depressive and anxiety symptoms, family functioning, and dyadic relationship) outcomes. RESULTS Intervention feasibility was established with satisfactory recruitment (76.9%), attrition (10%), and intervention completion (75%) rates. Qualitative interviews suggested that the intervention was acceptable and useful to stroke dyads. The intervention effects on survivors' functioning were significant in the memory and thinking (F = 8.39, p = 0.022, η = 0.18) and mobility (F = 5.37, p = 0.026, η = 0.12) domains, but not significant on their overall functioning (F = 2.39, p = 0.131). Caregiver burden in the intervention group was significantly greater reduced at post-test than the control group, with a large effect size (F = 7.55, p = 0.013, η = 0.28). For secondary outcomes, this intervention suggested a significant effect on caregivers' competence (F = 5.20, p = 0.034, η = 0.22), but non-significant effects on other outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The family-focused dyadic psychoeducation programme was feasible and acceptable for stroke dyads and showed preliminary effects for stroke dyads. These findings support a larger-scale controlled trial to further examine its intervention effects over a longer-term follow-up. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was retrospectively registered as a randomised controlled trial in the ISRCTN Registry. Registration Date: October 10, 2022. REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN18158500.
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- Huanyu Mou
- grid.10784.3a0000 0004 1937 0482The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- grid.10784.3a0000 0004 1937 0482The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- grid.10784.3a0000 0004 1937 0482The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Martínez-Campos A, Compañ-Gabucio LM, Torres-Collado L, Garcia-de la Hera M. Occupational Therapy Interventions for Dementia Caregivers: Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1764. [PMID: 36141376 PMCID: PMC9498417 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) often experience a significant caregiver burden. Occupational Therapy (OT) is a helpful discipline for improving quality of life and other health factors for these caregivers. We conducted a Scoping Review to describe OT interventions for caregivers of PwD. METHODS two authors searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE and Web of Science databases and OT journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports. Terms included in the search strategy were: dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, caregivers and OT. We included articles with experimental design in which an OT intervention in caregivers of PwD was carried out, written in Spanish or English and with the full text available. RESULTS a total of 2121 articles were obtained, 31 of which were included; 22 of them described home-based OT interventions: Tailored Activity Program (TAP) (n = 5), Environmental Skill-Building Program (ESP) (n = 4) and Advancing Caregiver Training (ACT) (n = 3) and other household interventions (n = 10); the remaining studies described OT interventions in other settings (n = 9). CONCLUSIONS OT interventions for caregivers of PwD were mainly carried out at home. The most commonly used interventions were TAP focused on caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, aimed at lessening the burden, depression and stress experienced by caregivers.
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- Alberto Martínez-Campos
- Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición (EPINUT), Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550 Alicante, Spain
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- Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición (EPINUT), Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550 Alicante, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, ISABIAL, 03010 Alicante, Spain
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- Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición (EPINUT), Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550 Alicante, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, ISABIAL, 03010 Alicante, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Epidemiología de la Nutrición (EPINUT), Departamento de Salud Pública, Historia de la Ciencia y Ginecología, Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH), 03550 Alicante, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, ISABIAL, 03010 Alicante, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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Cheng Q, Xu B, Ng MS, Duan Y, So WK. Effectiveness of psychoeducational interventions among caregivers of patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 127:104162. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Villars H, Cantet C, de Peretti E, Perrin A, Soto-Martin M, Gardette V. Impact of an educational programme on Alzheimer's disease patients' quality of life: results of the randomized controlled trial THERAD. ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH & THERAPY 2021; 13:152. [PMID: 34511121 PMCID: PMC8436545 DOI: 10.1186/s13195-021-00896-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although educational interventions are recommended in Alzheimer's disease (AD), studies assessing the impact of interventions such as "therapeutic patient education" are scarce. Indeed, the intrinsic nature of the disease is considered a barrier to patients' involvement in such approaches. We aimed to evaluate an intervention by using a "dyadic" approach (patient and caregiver) in both intervention and assessment. METHODS THERAD is a monocentric, randomized, controlled trial assessing the effects of a 2-month educational programme in mild to moderately severe AD patients among 98 dyads (caregiver/patient) on caregiver-reported patient quality of life (QOL) at 2 months. Community-dwelling patients and their caregivers were recruited in ambulatory units of the French Toulouse University Hospital. Self-reported patient QOL, autonomy, behavioural and psychological symptoms and caregiver QOL and burden were collected at 2, 6 and 12 months. Linear mixed models were used in modified intention-to-treat populations. We also performed sensitivity analysis. RESULTS A total of 196 dyads were included, 98 in each group. The mean age of the patients was 82 years, 67.7% were women, diagnosed with AD (+/- cerebrovascular component) (mean MMSE =17.6), and 56.9% lived with a partner. The mean age of the caregivers was 65.7 years, and 64.6% were women (52.3% offspring/42.6% spouses), with a moderate burden (mean Zarit score = 30.9). The mean caregiver-reported patient QOL was lower than the self-reported QOL (28.61 vs. 33.96). We did not identify any significant difference in caregiver-reported patients' QOL (p = 0.297) at 2 months, but there was a significant difference in self-reported patients' QOL at 2 months (p = 0.0483) or 6 months (p = 0.0154). No significant difference was found for the secondary outcomes. The results were stable in the sensitivity analyses. CONCLUSIONS This randomized controlled trial assessing an educational intervention in 196 dyads (Alzheimer's disease affected patient/caregiver) highlights the need to better consider the patient's point of view, since only the self-reported QOL was improved. Additional studies using this dyadic approach are necessary in targeted subpopulations of caregivers (spouse vs. child, gender) and of patients (severity of cognitive impairment or behavioural disturbances) TRIAL REGISTRATION: THERAD study NCT01796314 . Registered on February 19, 2013.
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- Hélène Villars
- Geriatric Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Hopital La Grave- Cité de la Santé Place Lange TSA 60 033, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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- Inserm UMR 1295: Center for Research in Population Health (CERPOP) - Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Toulouse, II F-31073, 37, allées Jules Guesde, 31073, Toulouse cedex, France
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- Geriatric Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Hopital La Grave- Cité de la Santé Place Lange TSA 60 033, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Geriatric Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Hopital La Grave- Cité de la Santé Place Lange TSA 60 033, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Geriatric Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Hopital La Grave- Cité de la Santé Place Lange TSA 60 033, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Geriatric Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Hopital La Grave- Cité de la Santé Place Lange TSA 60 033, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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Wiegelmann H, Speller S, Verhaert LM, Schirra-Weirich L, Wolf-Ostermann K. Psychosocial interventions to support the mental health of informal caregivers of persons living with dementia - a systematic literature review. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:94. [PMID: 33526012 PMCID: PMC7849618 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02020-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background Informal caregivers of persons living with dementia have an increased risk of adverse mental health effects. It is therefore important to systematically summarize published literature in order to find out which mental health interventions generate effective support for informal caregivers of persons living with dementia. The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of intervention content, effectiveness and subgroup differentiation of mental health interventions for informal caregivers of persons with dementia living at home. Method We searched four electronic databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, Scopus and CINAHL) and included only methodically high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), published in English or German language between 2009 and 2018. The intervention programmes focused on mental health of family caregivers. A narrative synthesis of the included studies is given. Results Forty-eight publications relating to 46 intervention programmes met the inclusion criteria. Burden, depression and quality of life (QoL) are the predominant parameters that were investigated. Twenty-five of forty-six interventions (54.3%) show positive effects on at least one of the outcomes examined. Most often, positive effects are reported for the outcome subjective burden (46.2%). Only six studies explicitly target on a certain subgroup of informal dementia caregivers (13%), whereas all other interventions (87%) target the group as a whole without differentiation. Conclusion The most beneficial results were found for cognitive behavioural approaches, especially concerning the reduction of depressive symptoms. Besides this, leisure and physical activity interventions show some good results in reducing subjective caregiver burden. In order to improve effectiveness, research and practice may focus on developing more targeted interventions for special dementia informal caregiver subgroups. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-021-02020-4.
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- Henrik Wiegelmann
- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research, Health Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, Grazer Straße 4, 28359, Bremen, Germany.
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research, Health Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, Grazer Straße 4, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Social Services, Centre for Participation Research, Catholic University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine-Westphalia, Robert-Schuman-Straße 25, 52066, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Social Services, Centre for Participation Research, Catholic University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine-Westphalia, Robert-Schuman-Straße 25, 52066, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research, Health Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, Grazer Straße 4, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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Frias CE, Risco E, Zabalegui A. Psychoeducational intervention on burden and emotional well-being addressed to informal caregivers of people with dementia. Psychogeriatrics 2020; 20:900-909. [PMID: 33015927 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND In dementia it is necessary that a family member become an informal caregiver. This labour has social, physical and emotional repercussions on the caregiver's health. The objective was to assesses the impact of the INFOSA-DEM intervention on burden and emotional well-being among caregivers of people with dementia, evaluating the effects at 3 and 6 months. METHOD We adopted an experimental, non-randomised design with an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group received the intervention and the control group received usual care. The study was carried out in the catchment areas of three centres specialising in the care of people with cognitive impairment in the province of Barcelona. RESULTS At 3 months, there was an improvement with respect to burden in the intervention group with a significant worsening (P < 0.012) in the control group. Similarly, a positive effect on emotional well-being was observed in the intervention group compared with a small negative effect among controls. CONCLUSIONS Programs addressed to informal caregivers based on psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioural therapies are effective in improving quality of life and emotional well-being, and in reducing burden, with a positive effect on the quality of care provided at home.
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- Cindy E Frias
- Department of Nursing, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Pere I Virgili of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Ma KPK, Saw A. An international systematic review of dementia caregiving interventions for Chinese families. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2020; 35:1263-1284. [PMID: 32964577 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Older Asians and Chinese are among the least studied populations in the dementia caregiving literature. This review seeks to critically synthesize the literature on intervention characteristics, components and tailoring strategies for dementia family caregivers in Chinese communities globally. METHODS Five electronic databases (PsychINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar) were searched for articles published between 1980 and July 2018. The protocol of this review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019132800). RESULTS Twenty-nine unique interventions across 39 papers met inclusion criteria. Results from descriptive and thematic syntheses revealed that most interventions were psychoeducational, CBT-based, multicomponent, structured, and less than a year in duration. Disease education, management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, stress coping techniques, and referral to community resources were frequently included in interventions. Community-, culture- and language-focused strategies were used to tailor interventions. The most common tailoring strategies were: (a) using community networks and media for outreach and recruitment; (b) making translations and language adaptations to the intervention materials; and (c) focusing on trust and therapeutic alliance. Most interventions produced desired outcomes, particularly reducing caregiver burden and increasing self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first review to date that systematically synthesized the characteristics and tailoring of dementia caregiving interventions for Chinese families globally. Current findings suggest that most interventions are effective, although many only superficially address Chinese culture. Future research should incorporate Chinese values and cross-cultural challenges into caregiving interventions for deep-level adaptations that could potentially be more effective to engage and support Chinese caregivers.
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- Kris Pui Kwan Ma
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Frias CE, Cabrera E, Zabalegui A. Informal Caregivers' Roles in Dementia: The Impact on Their Quality of Life. Life (Basel) 2020; 10:life10110251. [PMID: 33113995 PMCID: PMC7690694 DOI: 10.3390/life10110251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The constantly changing process of caring for a person with dementia affects the informal caregivers’ role due to its psychosocial impact. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the impact of the Person with Dementia informal caregiver’s role caregiver to a person with dementia on the self-perceived quality of life (QoL) of the caregiver. In total, 160 informal caregivers were recruited between January and December 2019. Informal caregivers’ quality of life was assessed using the European Quality of Life 5-Dimension scale, burden with the Zarit Burden Scale, emotional wellbeing using the General Health Questionnaire, and caregiver reactions using Caregiver Reaction Aspects. Patients’ cognitive impairment was assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination, their quality of life using Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease, and neuropsychiatric symptoms using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory. Outcomes were studied using the Pearson correlation coefficient and ANOVA test. Most informal caregivers’ outcomes were significantly associated with their quality of life. Male informal caregivers have a slightly better quality of life than female caregivers (p < 0.001). Caregiver burden (p < 0.001), psychological wellbeing (p < 0.001) and negative aspects of caregiving on health (p < 0.001) correlated moderately with informal caregivers’ quality of life. Factors associated with dementia, including the course of the illness and its severity with the presence of neuropsychiatric symptoms can negatively affect the informal caregiver’s role and produce a low self-perception of quality of life; thus, social and professional support for informal caregivers is essential.
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- Cindy E. Frias
- Mental Health Nurse, Hospital Clinic, 08036 Barcelona, Spain;
- School of Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- School of Health Sciences, TecnoCampus Universitat, Pompeu Fabra, 08301 Mataró, Spain;
- Department of Care Management and Social Work, Sechenov University, Moscow 101000, Russia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Nursing, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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REASONS FOR THE STUDY The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) has been used for studies of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative disorders for the past 25 years. This article reviews the history of the development and application of the NPI. MAIN FINDINGS The NPI consists of 10 (or 12) items that are assayed with questions, subquestions, and ratings of frequency and severity. The NPI has been shown to be valid and reliable. The NPI has been translated into approximately 40 languages; it has 4 of versions designed for different clinical applications. The NPI studies show contrasting profiles of behavioral symptoms in different neurologic disorders. The NPI has been used in approximately 350 clinical trials. In economic studies, the NPI captures the cost of behavioral symptoms in dementias. PRINCIPLE CONCLUSIONS The NPI is a useful instrument for capturing behavioral changes in Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Jeffrey Cummings
- Department of Brain Health, School of integrated Health Sciences, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA,Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Cleveland Clinic, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Han Y, Jia J, Li X, Lv Y, Sun X, Wang S, Wang Y, Wang Z, Zhang J, Zhou J, Zhou Y. Expert Consensus on the Care and Management of Patients with Cognitive Impairment in China. Neurosci Bull 2019; 36:307-320. [PMID: 31792911 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-019-00444-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The cognitive disease consensus was prepared by panels of health and public representatives based on actual clinical practice in Geriatric Departments in Chinese hospitals and a systematic literature review. This consensus reflects the medical knowledge accumulated by those experts and provides information about professional medical care and advice. A multidisciplinary panel of specialists (neurologists, psychiatrists, and nursing specialists) reports an expert consensus on the medical knowledge accumulated from those experts and provides information about professional medical care and advice. The recommendations focus on the care and management of older adults with mild cognitive impairment, the objectives and methods of maintaining cognition and training, the assessments and measures of daily care for patients at different stages of dementia, the assessments and coping strategies for the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, principles and suggestions for an appropriate living environment, arrangements for recreational activities, the care and management of patients with end-stage dementia, and suggestions for addressing stress in caregivers.
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- The 305 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Beijing, 100017, China
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- The Second Medical Center, People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 630014, China
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- The Second Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- The Second Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Mental Health, Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Peking University School of Nursing, Beijing, 100191, China
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- The 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Taian, 271000, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- HuanHu Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Stayt LC, Venes TJ. Outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness: a systematic integrative review. Nurs Crit Care 2018; 24:162-175. [PMID: 30560592 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients discharged from intensive care may experience psychological and physical deficits resulting in a long and complex rehabilitation upon discharge. Relatives are also vulnerable to psychological pathologies and diminished health-related quality of life following the patients' critical illness. Relatives often provide care during the patients' rehabilitation, which may influence their health. AIM To report the outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness. DESIGN Systematic integrative review. METHODS Electronic databases Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, Embase®, and PsychINFO® were searched using keywords, synonyms, and medical subject headings. Reference lists of articles and critical care journals were manually searched. Studies eligible for inclusion reported primary research and were published in English between 2007 and 2017. Studies were appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. Data were extracted and then analysed according to framework. FINDINGS Twenty-five studies were included: 19 quantitative, 4 qualitative, and 1 mixed method study. Three themes were identified: health and well-being, employment and lifestyle, and caregiving role. Health and well-being reports the incidence and significance of psychological morbidity such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Employment and lifestyle describes the impact of caregiving on the relative's ability to work and engage in usual social activities. The final theme describes and discusses the caregiving role in terms of activities of daily living, knowledge and skills, and adaption to the role. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant and meaningful impact on outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness. Relatives' caregiving is embedded within the context of their psychological morbidity and social adjustment. RELEVANCE TO PRACTICE If informal care giving is to be sustainable, there is a need to design effective strategies of supporting families through all stages of the critical illness trajectory.
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- Louise C Stayt
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Oxford, OX3 0FL, UK
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- Adult Intensive Care, Oxford University Hospital Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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