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Using Video Feedback at Home in Dementia Care: A Feasibility Study
Debby L Gerritsen1,2,3, Raymond T C M Koopmans1,2,4, Veerle Walravens1,2
11 Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
American Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease and Other Dementias
|October 25, 2018
Summary
Video feedback at home (VFH) training improved caregiver well-being and communication skills for dementia care. Despite initial reluctance to be filmed, caregivers were satisfied, showing potential for this innovative approach.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dementia Care
- Caregiver Support
Background:
- Informal caregivers of persons with dementia face significant challenges impacting their well-being.
- Effective communication strategies are crucial for managing dementia care and reducing caregiver burden.
- Video feedback at home (VFH) offers a novel approach to caregiver training and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effects of Video Feedback at Home (VFH) on caregiver well-being, self-efficacy, and burden.
- To evaluate the frequency of challenging behaviors in persons with dementia receiving VFH.
- To conduct a process evaluation identifying barriers and facilitators to VFH implementation.
Main Methods:
- Feasibility study involving caregivers of home-dwelling persons with dementia (N=10) and a control group (N=18).
- Inclusion of stakeholders (N=6) and field experts (N=55) for comprehensive evaluation.
- Utilized Positive and Negative Affect Scales, Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory, Sense of Competence Scale, interviews, and questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Caregivers reported satisfaction with the VFH intervention.
- Improvements were observed in various questionnaire (sub)scores related to well-being and self-efficacy.
- Key barriers identified included caregiver reluctance towards filming and unfamiliarity with VFH among caregivers and referrers.
Conclusions:
- VFH is a feasible intervention for supporting informal caregivers of persons with dementia.
- Addressing barriers such as reluctance to be filmed and lack of familiarity is essential for successful VFH implementation.
- Recommendations are provided for healthcare professionals and researchers to optimize VFH utilization.
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