Enhancing Active Caregiver Training for Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Eaton Jacqueline, Neller Sarah, Cajavilca Moroni Fernandez, Dayley Amber, Johnson Julene, Ellington Lee
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Hypothesis
Can the EnACT intervention improve engagement and satisfaction among dementia caregivers?
Conclusion
The EnACT intervention is feasible and acceptable to caregivers and interventionists.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups.
- The intervention group received three EnACT sessions over seven weeks.
- Retention rates were high at 97%.
- Twenty-nine participants completed all six outcome surveys.
- Satisfaction levels improved across the intervention.
Takeaway
This study tested a new training program for caregivers of people with dementia, and it seems to work well and be liked by the caregivers.
Methodology
A randomized waitlist-controlled pilot study with 30 caregivers, assessing feasibility and acceptability through surveys.
Limitations
The study is a pilot with a small sample size and preliminary results.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers of persons living with dementia, with a balanced random assignment to intervention and control groups.
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