CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study tested a mobile health program called WECARE for Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia. 48 caregivers received daily multimedia content on WeChat for 7 weeks to help them feel more confident and less stressed. The goal was to see if the program cou…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help unpaid caregivers of people with dementia reduce their stress and burden. 150 caregivers used the app for 8 weeks, learning stress-management strategies based on cognitive behavioural therapy. Researchers measured changes in str…

This completed pilot study tested a website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia for care partners of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias who also have trouble swallowing. The goal was to see if the tool could reduce feelings of burden and to gather data for a larger future…

This study looked at whether a combined program of mobile health education and a simple relaxation technique (Benson relaxation) could reduce the burden, anxiety, and depression felt by female informal caregivers of cancer patients in Bangladesh. 102 caregivers took part, with ha…

This completed trial from Harvard University tested whether an online mindfulness program and social community could improve quality of life for 100 people with ALS and their primary caregivers. Participants used a three-week e-learning program with cognitive exercises and videos…

This study tested a program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for 64 caregivers of people with mental disorders. The program aimed to help caregivers build psychological resilience, manage stress better, and feel less burdened. Results showed that those who took pa…

This study tested a special nursing program for 60 family caregivers of people with bipolar disorder. The program aimed to reduce their stress and help them feel more resilient and positive. Caregivers learned coping strategies and emotional skills over 12 weeks, and researchers …

This study tested a Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training program for older adults (age 50+) who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The goal was to reduce suicidal thoughts and feelings. Nine caregivers participated, and the program foc…

This study looked at whether a 10-week supervised physical activity program is practical and well-liked by mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Nineteen mothers were enrolled to attend three 60-minute group exercise sessions per week. The goal was to see if the pr…

This study tested a support program called TACSI for people caring for a family member with both traumatic brain injury and dementia. The program included coaching and education to help caregivers manage stress and improve communication. Researchers measured changes in caregiver …

This study tested a 6-week program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle tips, and communication skills for people caring for older adults in Hong Kong. The goal was to see if it could lower stress, depression, and anxiety in caregivers. 255 caregivers took part, …

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 got ACT, one got CBSM, and one got no therapy. …

This study tested a short nurse-led training program for people caring for a family member at home. 42 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the training, the other got usual support. The program aimed to help caregivers feel more capable and better able to handle s…

This study tested an online education program called 'Caregiving While Black' to help Black American caregivers feel more confident and less stressed while caring for a family member or friend with dementia. About 140 caregivers took part. The program focused on building skills a…

This study tested a program 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 the caregivers' quality of life and reduce their stress. About 236 veterans and their care…

This study tested whether adding a virtual reality experience to an online education program could help reduce stress and anxiety in people caring for a loved one with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 127 unpaid caregivers took part, with some receiving only the educat…

This study tested a culturally relevant program to help Spanish-speaking Latino caregivers of children with cancer feel less stressed and improve their quality of life. 33 caregivers took part, and the program focused on reducing anxiety and depression. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested a special break program for caregivers of older adults in Hong Kong who have no children or little contact with them. Thirty caregivers took part and were checked before, right after, and three months after the program for changes in their physical health, menta…

This study tested a program called SHARP-CG for older Black caregivers of people with dementia. Caregivers, their loved ones with dementia, and a support person walked together while using a tablet to look at old neighborhood photos and talk about memories. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help people who care for a family member 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 kn…

This study tested a program to support families right after a dementia diagnosis. 82 caregivers from Iowa took part. The program provided education and help connecting to community services. The goal was to reduce caregiver burden and improve knowledge of available support.

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

This study looked at 62 children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-18) and their primary caregivers to understand how the children's sleep problems relate to caregiver burden and mental health. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sleep quality in both children and caregivers, al…