Effectiveness of interventions that assist caregivers to support people with dementia living in the community: a systematic reviewCitation Parker, D., Mills, S., Abbey, J., & Grove, K. (2008). Effectiveness of interventions that assist caregivers to support people with dementia living in the community: a systematic review. International Journal of Evidence-Based Health Care, 6(2), 137-172. Design Meta analysis Purpose The purpose of this review was to assess the effectiveness of interventions that assist caregivers to provide support for people living with dementia in the community. Outcomes Factors that appear to positively contribute to effective interventions are those which: Provide opportunities within the intervention for the person with dementia as well as the caregiver to be involved, encourage active participation in educational interventions for caregivers, offer individualized programs rather than group sessions, provide information on an ongoing basis, with specific information about services and coaching regarding their new role and target the care recipient particularly by reduction in behaviors.
Author Parker, D., Mills, S., Abbey, J., & Grove, K. | 
