COACHING DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS TO MASTER CARE-RESISTANT BEHAVIOR: CURB-IT
2024
Coaching Dementia Caregivers to Manage Care-Resistant Behavior
Sample size: 43
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Author Information
Author(s): Rita Jablonski, Frank Puga, Shan Liang, Laura Mosqueda
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
Improved skills will prevent and decrease elder abuse and neglect behaviors.
Conclusion
The coaching program was positively evaluated by participants, indicating its usefulness in managing care-resistant behaviors.
Supporting Evidence
- At least 66% of family caregivers encounter care-resistant behaviors.
- Participants provided positive evaluations of the coaching program.
- The coaching sessions included role-playing and strategy discussions.
Takeaway
This study helps caregivers learn how to deal with behaviors that make it hard to care for people with dementia.
Methodology
Participants received nine coaching sessions via Zoom, focusing on strategies to manage care-resistant behaviors.
Limitations
Only 43 caregivers were enrolled, which is below the goal of 266.
Participant Demographics
35% African-American, 29% male; 54% spouses and 39% adult children.
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