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Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments for Distress in Family Caregivers of Older Adult.
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Psychology & Aging . Mar2007, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p37-51. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This review identifies evidence-based psychological treatments (EBTs) for reducing distress, and improving well-being, of family members caring for an older relative with significant cognitive and/or physical impairment. Three categories of psychologically derived treatments met EBT criteria: psychoeducational programs (N = 14 studies), psychotherapy (N = 3 studies), and multicomponent interventions (N = 2 studies). Specifically, support within the psychoeducational category was found for skill-training programs focused on behavior management, depression management, and anger management and for the progressively lowered threshold model. Within the psychotherapy category, cognitive-behavioral therapy enjoys strong empirical support. Within the multicomponent category, programs using a combination of at least 2 distinct theoretical approaches (e.g., individual counseling and support group attendance) were also found to be effective. Suggestions for future research include the development of more well-integrated multicomponent approaches, greater inclusion of ethnically diverse family caregivers in research protocols, and greater incorporation of new technologies for treatment delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08827974
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psychology & Aging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24701740
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.22.1.37