Preventing Elder Mistreatment Through the COACH Intervention: What’s Risk Got to Do with It?
2024
Preventing Elder Mistreatment Through the COACH Intervention
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wilber Kathleen, Gassoumis Zachary, Batista-Malat Eleanor
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
Can the COACH program effectively reduce elder mistreatment among caregivers?
Conclusion
The COACH program significantly reduced caregiver stress and burden but did not change risk or protective factors except for social support.
Supporting Evidence
- COACH offered from three to 12 sessions with a trained care coach.
- Sessions used a person-centered strength-based approach.
- Caregivers reported reduced stress and burden after participating in COACH.
Takeaway
The COACH program helps caregivers feel less stressed and better understand dementia, but it didn't change many risk factors for elder mistreatment.
Methodology
The study used a double-blind, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the COACH program.
Limitations
The study did not observe changes in most risk or protective factors.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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