The Empowered Caregiver: A Scalable and Pragmatic Evidence-Based Program for Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Katherine Judge, Claire Grant, Lauren Stratton, Monica Moreno, Sam Fazio
Primary Institution: Cleveland State University
Hypothesis
The Empowered Caregiver program will improve caregiver outcomes compared to a control group.
Conclusion
The Empowered Caregiver program was effective in improving various caregiver outcomes and was highly acceptable to participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Program participants reported significant improvements in caregiver self-efficacy and emotional health.
- Participants rated the program's acceptability highly on a 5-point scale.
- 91.5% of participants indicated they would recommend the program to others.
Takeaway
This study shows that a new online program can help people who take care of others with dementia feel better and do a better job.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with participants receiving two 90-minute online sessions.
Limitations
The study may have limitations in generalizability due to the specific demographics of participants.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily female (63.6%), Caucasian (54.3%), with an average age of 46.41 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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