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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dementia caregiving presents significant challenges.
  • Family caregivers often lack adequate knowledge and support for managing daily activities.
  • Existing support may not sufficiently address the complexities of dementia care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Family Caregiver Training Program (FCTP).
  • To assess the impact of FCTP on caregivers of individuals with dementia.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized control trial with a 3-month follow-up was employed.
  • Thirty-six family caregivers participated in the study.
  • The study design utilized random assignment to control and intervention groups.

Main Results:

  • Participants showed increased knowledge of activities of daily living (ADL) (p < .001), maintained at 3 months.
  • Caregiver confidence initially improved but was not sustained.
  • No significant changes in burden, depression, or occupational satisfaction were observed.
  • Physical health related to quality of life improved significantly at 3 months (p < .001).

Conclusions:

  • The FCTP effectively imparts knowledge to family caregivers on assisting individuals with dementia with ADLs.
  • The program addresses a gap in information regarding daily care challenges faced by family caregivers.
  • Improvements in ADL knowledge and quality of life suggest program benefits for dementia caregivers.