Impact of the Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network on Rural Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Dabrowski Barbara, McKibbin Christine, Carrico Catherine, Schenck Sabine, Carling Stacy, Teply Abby, Punke Elizabeth, Andren Katherine
Primary Institution: University of Wyoming
Hypothesis
Does participation in the Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network improve outcomes for rural caregivers?
Conclusion
Participation in the WDT network shows promise for improving caregiver outcomes, particularly in reducing unmet needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 15.7 million people care for someone with dementia.
- The WDT network is designed to support rural caregivers.
- Significant reductions in unmet needs were observed in family and daily living needs.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a program helps people who take care of family members with dementia, especially in rural areas, and found that it can help them feel less overwhelmed.
Methodology
Caregivers completed pre-post measures regarding self-efficacy, caregiver burden, depressive symptoms, and unmet needs.
Limitations
The sample size was small, and future research is needed with larger samples.
Participant Demographics
The sample comprised White female dementia caregivers, with an average age of 61.4 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p =.009 for family needs, p =.003 for daily living needs
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website