A pilot intervention study for Japanese middle-aged working women caregiver and the spouse of elderly parents with dementia

本研究旨在探讨日本中年职业女性照顾者及其配偶在预防抑郁情绪和支持平衡多重责任和个人生活方面的教育性心理支持项目的短期效果。该计划包括五个，1小时的面对面会议，间隔1至4周。四次会议是与妇女和一个联合会议是与夫妇。8名妇女和5名丈夫参加了会议。采用单组设计，使用具有既定可靠性和有效性的标准化问卷对影响进行评估。结果显示，妇女的应对行为和ZARIT的负担访谈显着改善，但是，丈夫似乎是困惑的具体如何重视他的妻子。

To test the short-term outcomes of an educational psychological support program for preventing depressed mood and supporting balancing multiple responsibilities and personal life of Japanese middle-aged working women caregiver and the spouse. The program involved five, 1 hour face-to-face sessions were delivered 1 to 4 weeks intervals. Four sessions were with the women and one con-joint session was with the couple. Eight women and five husbands were participated. Impact was evaluated with a single group design using standardized questionnaires with established reliability and validity. Results showed significant improvement in womens coping behavior and ZARIT caregiving burden interview; however, husbands appeared to be confused about the specifics of how to value his wife.