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Efficacy of a psychoeducative group program for caregivers of demented persons living at home — a randomized controlled trial
Author(s)	Réjean Hébert, Louise Lévesque, Jean Vézina
Journal title	Journals of Gerontology: Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, vol 58B, no 1, January 2003
Pages	pp S58-S67
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Group work ; Canada.
Annotation	In one the first studies showing a significant effect of a psycho-educative support group programme on the caregivers of participants with dementia, 158 participants were recruited through Alzheimer's societies and home care organisations in Quebec province, Canada, and randomised to a study group or control group. Those in the study group had fifteen 2-hour weekly sessions focusing on stress, appraisal and coping. Those in the control group were referred to traditional support groups. Study participants presented a 14% decrease in their reactions to behavioural problems of care receivers, as opposed to a 5% decrease in the control group. The frequency of behavioural problems also decreased. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-030212210 A
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: IGG: 7S
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