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Understanding the outcomes of a psycho-educational group intervention for caregivers of persons with dementia living at home: A process evaluation

2005; Routledge; Volume: 9; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/13607860412331323827

ISSN

1364-6915

Autores

Jean‐Pierre Lavoie, Francine Ducharme, Louise Lévesque, Réjean Hébert, Jean Vézina, Carole Gendron, Michel Préville, Caroline St-Laurent, Louis Voyer,

Tópico(s)

Mental Health and Patient Involvement

Resumo

Abstract This qualitative process evaluation study aimed to identify the primary processes of a psycho-educational group for caregivers of persons with dementia, in order to better understand intervention outcomes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 participants recruited from the experimental group of a randomised controlled trial. At pre-test, participants reported their expectations of the group. At post-test, they described their group experience, the most/least helpful aspects of the intervention, their most useful learning and their responses during a recent episode of disturbing behaviour by their relative. Results showed that the group delivered both educational and support processes. Support processes complemented educational processes. Participants learned coping strategies, with reframing playing a more important role than problem-solving or seeking social support. Daughters benefited more than spouses from educational processes. This study of group processes contributes to our understanding of the reported reduction in frequency of disturbing behaviours and of the change in caregivers' behaviours. Acknowledgement Preliminary results of this study were presented at the 7e Congrès international francophone de gérontologie in Brussels (September 2002). This study was funded by the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ, grant no. 980893), the Alzheimer Society of Canada (Grant no. 98-03), the FRSQ Network for Geronto-Geriatric Research and the Fonds québécois de recherche sur la société et la culture (FQRSC, grant no. SR-3069). The authors wish to thank the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies and the Regional Alzheimer Societies of Quebec City, Eastern Townships (Sherbrooke), Mauricie-Bois-Francs, Laval, and Montreal South-Shore, and the Centre d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée du centre Mauricie as well as the Day Centre of CLSC du Marigot in Laval for their support in recruiting participants. Our deepest appreciation goes to the program leaders (Diane Girouard, Alain Legault, Joanne Tendland, Denise Trudeau) and the interviewer (Suzette Clément). We also thank all those who participated in the study.

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