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- Title
Effect of multicomponent interventions on caregiver burden and depression: the REACH multisite initiative at 6-month follow-up.
- Authors
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; REACH Investigators
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
Psychology and aging, 2003, Vol 18, Issue 3, p361
- ISSN
0882-7974
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1037/0882-7974.18.3.361