[Evaluation of a cognitive-behavioral group intervention for family caregivers of persons with dementia]
| Autor: | Gabriele, Wilz, Tanja, Kalytta |
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| Jazyk: | němčina |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Adult
Aged 80 and over Male Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Patient Dropouts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression Patient Selection Institutionalization Anxiety Nursing Homes Treatment Outcome Caregivers Adaptation Psychological Psychotherapy Group Quality of Life Humans Dementia Female Longitudinal Studies Prospective Studies Aged Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, medizinische Psychologie. 62(9-10) |
| ISSN: | 1439-1058 |
| Popis: | International studies have revealed that dementia caregivers' health deteriorates as a result of intensive at-home care. A cognitive-behavioral group intervention concept was therefore tailored to the needs of dementia caregivers and aimed at an increase in psychological well-being and the prevention of adverse effects on psychological health. The group concept was evaluated with an intervention-control group design (N=86 IG; N=92 CG) in a prospective longitudinal study. Outcome variables, assessed at 3 point of measurement, were depressive symptoms, symptoms of anxiety, health-related quality of life, and physical health. Compared to caregivers in the control group, caregivers in the intervention group showed significantly lower symptoms of depression and anxiety at follow-up, which was consistent with the hypotheses. Furthermore, nursing home placement was delayed. |
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