Social Media-Based Bibliotherapy for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Shanshan, Isaac Leung Sze Him, Avis Fan
Primary Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
Can social media-based bibliotherapy improve the mental health of informal caregivers of individuals with dementia?
Conclusion
Social media-based bibliotherapy was well received and showed potential positive effects on the mental health of informal caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 60 informal caregivers.
- Caregivers received eight weekly sessions of electronic bibliotherapy.
- WhatsApp was the preferred medium for the bibliotherapy.
- Statistically significant improvements were found in mental health and stress levels.
Takeaway
This study found that using social media to help caregivers of people with dementia can make them feel better and less stressed.
Methodology
Participants were randomly assigned to either a bibliotherapy group or a usual care group, with outcomes assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
Participant Demographics
Average age of caregivers was 57.41 years, with 79.3% being female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.003
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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