Interventions to Combat Elder Neglect Targeting Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Park Sophie, Costantini Helena, Shaw Amy, Elman Alyssa, Rosen Tony, Czaja Sara
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine/Center on Aging and Behavioral Research
Hypothesis
What interventions can effectively address elder neglect by informal caregivers?
Conclusion
There is a clear need for more effective interventions to address elder neglect among caregivers, particularly those that can be implemented in low-resource settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 20 programs focused on elder neglect and targeted informal caregivers.
- Most programs used psychoeducation, therapy, or counseling.
- Only one program was found to be very likely implementable in low-resource environments.
- 70% of the programs included a formal program evaluation.
Takeaway
Elder neglect is a serious problem, and we need better programs to help caregivers take care of older people.
Methodology
The review followed PRISMA guidelines and included 6 databases.
Limitations
Only a small number of programs were found, and many lacked high-quality study designs.
Participant Demographics
Programs focused on informal caregivers of older adults.
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