Telephone-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Distressed Rural Dementia Caregivers

Glueckauf, Robert L.; Sharma, Dinesh Dutt; Davis, William S.; Byrd, Vanessa; Stine, Curtis; Jeffers, Sheila B.; Massey, Angela J.; Wesley, Lonnie; Mcintyre, Vera; Martin, Chris

doi:10.1300/j018v31n01_03

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“…Stressed caregivers are not only more likely to develop mental disorders, but they are also more likely to abuse their patient (Coyne, Reichman, & Berbig, 1993). Family caregivers in rural areas seem to be particularly at risk for experiencing the adverse effects of stress, as they often have less access to coping resources than caregivers in urban areas (Glueckauf et al, 2005;Glueckauf et al, 2007). Adult daycare facilities and senior centers tend not to be available in rural areas, removing another potential source of support for caregivers.…”

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Rural mental health and psychological treatment: a review for practitioners

et al. 2010

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Practitioners in rural areas face particular challenges in providing psychological services, ranging from disparate rates of mental disorders to unique circumstances in treating special populations. In this article, we discuss the burden of mental disorders in rural areas, current trends in integration of mental health care and primary care, and unique concerns practitioners face in treating two special populations in rural areas (children and families, and older adults and their caregivers). Implications for practice are also discussed.

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Section: Older Adults and Their Caregiversmentioning

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Rural mental health and psychological treatment: a review for practitioners

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“…In Hong Kong, many caregivers fail to join caregiver support services because of logistical problems. Telephone-delivered interventions can be a viable alternative for providing support for these caregivers who fail to attend traditional face-to-face interventions 17,20…”

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Telephone-delivered psychoeducational intervention for Hong Kong Chinese dementia caregivers: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial

Kwok¹,

Wong²,

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et al. 2013

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PurposeMany family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are unable to participate in community center-based caregiver support services because of logistical constraints. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a telephone-delivered psychoeducational intervention for family caregivers of PWD in alleviating caregiver burden and enhancing caregiving self-efficacy.Subjects and methodsIn a single-blinded randomized controlled trial, 38 family caregivers of PWD were randomly allocated into an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received psychoeducation from a registered social worker over the phone for 12 sessions. Caregivers in the control group were given a DVD containing educational information about dementia caregiving. Outcomes of the intervention were measured by the Chinese versions of the Zarit Burden Interview and the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-efficacy. Mann–Whitney U tests were used to compare the differences between the intervention and control groups.ResultsThe level of burden of caregivers in the intervention group reduced significantly compared with caregivers in the control group. Caregivers in the intervention group also reported significantly more gain in self-efficacy in obtaining respite than the control group.ConclusionA structured telephone intervention can benefit dementia caregivers in terms of self-efficacy and caregiving burden. The limitations of the research and recommendations for intervention are discussed.

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“…Although professional and consumer organizations have called for the dissetnination of evidence-based psychological interventions in treating depression, a substantial gap persists between CG needs and available services (Glueckauf et al, 2007). The specific populations most negatively affected by this shortage of services are rural-residing individuals and racial minorities, especially AAs.…”

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