CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study tested whether adding a virtual reality experience to a standard education program could help lower stress and anxiety in people caring for a family member with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. A total of 127 unpaid caregivers took part. The experimental group use…

This study tested two types of talk therapy—acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM)—to see if they help caregivers of cancer patients. 66 caregivers were split into three groups: one received ACT, one received CBSM, and one receiv…

This study tested a short nurse-led education program for people caring for a family member at home. 42 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the program, the other got usual care. One week later, those who took part reported feeling more confident and better able t…

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help people who care for a loved one with dementia. The app provides stress management strategies to reduce caregiver burden and improve mental health. 150 informal caregivers (like spouses or children) used the app for 8 weeks, …

This study tested whether an online mindful community could improve quality of life for people with ALS and their caregivers. About 100 participants used a three-week e-learning program and joined a social forum to practice mindfulness together. The goal was to reduce stress and …

This study tested a program designed to help veterans with Alzheimer's disease or traumatic brain injury and the family or friends who care for them. The goal was to see if the program could improve quality of life and reduce caregiver burden. About 236 veterans and their caregiv…

This study tested a culturally relevant program to reduce stress and improve quality of life for Spanish-speaking Latino caregivers of children with cancer. 33 caregivers participated, and the program focused on providing support tailored to their needs. The goal was to see if th…

This study looked at whether a mobile health program combining education and relaxation techniques could help reduce the burden, anxiety, and depression felt by female informal caregivers of cancer patients in Bangladesh. 102 caregivers took part, with one group receiving the spe…

This study tested a program where older Black caregivers, their loved ones with dementia, and a support person walked together while looking at old neighborhood photos on a tablet. The goal was to improve caregivers' sleep, mood, and overall health. Twenty-one people took part, a…

This study tested a new website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia to see if it helps reduce stress for people caring for a loved one with dementia and trouble swallowing. 80 caregivers took part, with some getting access to the tool and others getting standard support. The goal w…

This study tested a support program for 95 caregivers of family members who have both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. The program included education and counseling to help caregivers cope with stress and communicate better. The goal was to reduce caregiver burden and i…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help people caring for a loved one with dementia. 59 caregivers in Singapore used the app for one month or were placed on a waiting list. The goal was to see if the app could reduce feelings of depression and burden, and improve knowledg…

This study tested a new counseling and education program designed to help family caregivers of people recently diagnosed with dementia. The program connected families with a counselor to create a support plan and learn about community resources. Researchers wanted to see if this …

This study tested whether a single virtual reality (VR) session, where caregivers experience what it's like to have dementia, could increase their empathy and improve their attitudes. 227 caregivers of people with dementia took part. The results showed that the VR program helped …