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Published on: September 30, 2020
Interventions supporting caregiver readiness when caring for patients with dementia following discharge home: A
Elizabeth Pritchard1,2, Amy Cussen3, Veronica Delafosse4
1Occupational Therapy Department, Alfred Health, Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
Objective:
To explore programs and information provided to caregivers of inpatients with dementia to assist with readiness to provide care following discharge.
Methods:
A mixed-methods systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted. Search terms included dementia, inpatient, caregiver, anxiety, discharge and counselling.
Results:
The search yielded 1938 studies (six databases), 13 met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed no statistically significant changes in anxiety, depression, burden or quality of life 3 months postintervention. Three emergent qualitative themes for staff consideration are as follows: understanding personal characteristics of both patient and caregiver; presenting an inclusive organisational culture; and providing appropriate information at all stages of admission. A Model of Caregiver Readiness was created from the qualitative results.
Conclusion:
The programs did not significantly decrease the outcomes measured. However, caregivers identified that inclusion at all stages during hospital admission was a vital factor to reduce stress and increase caregiver readiness.
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