Effects of a Stress Management Program on Male Caregiver Burden
Author Information
Author(s): Gimm Gilbert, Layman Shannon, Inoue Megumi, Ihara Emily, Tompkins Catherine
Primary Institution: George Mason University
Hypothesis
Does a virtual stress management program reduce caregiver burden scores among male family caregivers of older adults with dementia?
Conclusion
Male family caregivers experienced a greater reduction in burden scores after the intervention compared to female caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean ZBI scores decreased by 15.0% from 24.1 to 20.5 after the intervention.
- Female caregivers had a higher baseline ZBI score of 24.4 which decreased to 21.4.
- Male caregivers had a lower baseline ZBI score of 22.5 which fell to 15.9.
Takeaway
The study found that a stress management program helped male caregivers feel less burdened when taking care of older adults with dementia.
Methodology
The study analyzed caregiver burden scores before and after a 9-week virtual stress management program using Zoom.
Participant Demographics
16% male and 84% female caregivers of older adults with dementia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.01
Statistical Significance
p<.01
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