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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
Addressing everyday challenges: feasibility of a family caregiver training program for people with dementia
Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller1, Preethy S Samuel2, Jean M Barnas3
1Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, DrOT, OTRL, CDP, is Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, 259 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201; ar7975@wayne.edu.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and efficacy of the Family Caregiver Training Program for assisting with the basic activities of daily living of people with dementia. METHOD. A one-group pretest-posttest research design with a 3-mo follow-up was used to examine the efficacy of a manualized education program for caregivers. The 6-hr training was delivered to 72 family caregivers over 3 consecutive weeks (2 hr/wk) by trained clinicians. RESULTS. Caregivers showed a significant gain in knowledge of how to effectively assist with communication and nutrition, t(52) = 7.05, p < .000; transfers and toileting, t(45) = 3.10, p < .003; and bathing and dressing, t(44) = 2.71, p < .01, of their care recipients. CONCLUSION. Our findings demonstrate that this manualized intervention protocol is a promising method of equipping family members with the skills needed to face their everyday challenges in caring for people with dementia.
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