INTRODUCTION: The caregivers of dependent elderly people have a greater probability of experiencing burden, anxiety and depression than the general population. OBJECTIVE: To study the effectiveness of a psychological intervention program at home. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fourteen caregivers of dependent elderly people participated in this study. The variables studied were social support, burden, psychological well-being (anxiety and depression), and dysfunctional thoughts about caregiving. RESULTS: After the intervention, caregivers showed significantly less anxiety, depression and subjective burden (P< .01). CONCLUSIONS: The program was effective in reducing psychological distress among family caregivers.
INTRODUCTION: The caregivers of dependent elderly people have a greater probability of experiencing burden, anxiety and depression than the general population. OBJECTIVE: To study the effectiveness of a psychological intervention program at home. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fourteen caregivers of dependent elderly people participated in this study. The variables studied were social support, burden, psychological well-being (anxiety and depression), and dysfunctional thoughts about caregiving. RESULTS: After the intervention, caregivers showed significantly less anxiety, depression and subjective burden (P< .01). CONCLUSIONS: The program was effective in reducing psychological distress among family caregivers.
Authors: María Jesús Rojas-Ocaña; Miriam Araujo-Hernández; Rocío Romero-Castillo; E Begoña García Navarro Journal: Prim Health Care Res Dev Date: 2021-06-07 Impact factor: 1.458