Effect of multicomponent interventions on caregiver burden and depression: the REACH multisite initiative at 6-month follow-up.
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Meta-analysis was used to examine pooled parameter estimates of 9 active compared with 6 control conditions of the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) project at 6 months on caregiver burden and depressive symptoms. Associations of caregiver characteristics and outcomes were examined. For burden, active interventions were superior to control conditions (p = .022). Also, active interventions were superior to control conditions for women versus men and for caregivers with lower education versus those with higher education. For depressive symptoms, a statistically significant association of group assignment was found for Miami's family therapy and computer technology intervention (p = .034). Also, active interventions were superior to control conditions for Hispanics, nonspouses, and caregivers with lower education. Results suggest interventions should be multicomponent and tailored.
Gitlin, L. N., Belle, S. H., Burgio, L. D., Czaja, S. J., Mahoney, D., Gallagher-Thompson, D., ... REACH Investigators.
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Gitlin, Laura N||Belle, Steven H||Burgio, Louis D||Czaja, Sara J||Mahoney, Diane||Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores||Burns, Robert||Hauck, Walter W||Zhang, Song||Schulz, Richard||Ory, Marcia G
