Improving Quality of Life for Dementia Caregivers with Online Therapy
Author Information
Author(s): Batura Josey, Gossner Jacob, Aller Ty, Fauth Elizabeth
Primary Institution: Utah State University
Hypothesis
Does a 6-session online, self-guided Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program improve the quality of life for dementia caregivers?
Conclusion
The online ACT program led to initial and sustained improvements in the quality of life for dementia caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers reported feeling less stressed and calmer after the program.
- Participants engaged in improved health behaviors following the therapy.
- The study focused on the self-reported impact of the program on quality of life.
Takeaway
This study shows that an online program can help people who take care of family members with dementia feel better and less stressed.
Methodology
A randomized waitlist-controlled trial with qualitative interviews conducted at post-test and follow-up.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 20 spousal caregivers and 8 adult offspring caregivers, with an average age of 64.2 years.
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