The savvy caregiver
The savvy caregiver
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DOI：
10.3928/00989134-20070301-06
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发表时间：
2007-03-01
影响因子：
1.3
通讯作者：
Bremer, Karin Lindstrom
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作者：
Hepburn, Kenneth;Lewis, Marsha;Bremer, Karin Lindstrom
这篇文章是关于一个可移动的心理教育计划的老年人与阿尔茨海默氏症和其他痴呆症的家庭照顾者，是基于一个程序开发和以前在学术环境中测试的试验。家庭照顾者被三个州的机构招募，并被邀请参加这个六次会议计划的随机试验。在随机化之前和5至6个月后再次进行问卷调查，以评估项目效果。共有52名照顾者完成了两份问卷（22人在等待名单对照组）。实验参与者的掌握和痛苦的测量分数显着优于控制参与者的分数在后续（时间结果为这个传输程序显示照顾者的好处与以前的试验。该方案表明，它可以在各种环境中提供，并对照顾者有益。
This article is about the trial of a transportable psychoeducation program for family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias that was based on a program developed and previously tested in an academic setting. Family caregivers were recruited by agencies in three states and invited to participate in a randomized trial of this six-session program. Questionnaires were administered prior to randomization and again 5 to 6 months later to assess program effect. A total of 52 caregivers completed both questionnaires (22 were in the wait-list control group). Experimental participants' scores on measures of mastery and distress were significantly better than control participants' scores at follow-up (Time Results for this transported program showed benefits to caregivers comparable to those in the previous trials. The program demonstrated that it could be offered in a variety of settings and that it had benefit for caregivers.