CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study tested a support program for 95 caregivers of family members who have both traumatic brain injury and dementia. The program included education and counseling to help caregivers manage stress, communicate better, and feel more confident in their role. The goal was to re…

This study developed and tested a mobile app 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 kno…

This study tested a culturally relevant program to reduce stress and improve quality of life for Spanish-speaking Latino parents caring for a child with cancer. 33 caregivers participated, and the program focused on providing support and coping strategies. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether a mobile health program combined with a simple relaxation technique could help female family caregivers of cancer patients in Bangladesh. 102 women who had been caring for a cancer patient for at least 6 months took part. The program included educatio…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people caring for a loved one with dementia manage their stress. 150 informal caregivers used the app for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes in stress, burden, mood, and anxiety. The goal was to see if the app could impro…

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

This study tested a nurse-led education program for people caring for family members at home. The program helped caregivers feel more confident and better able to handle stress. 42 caregivers took part, with half receiving the program and half getting usual care. The program show…

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 feel less fear, stress, and fatigue. 66 caregivers were split into three groups: one received AC…

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 a program where older Black caregivers, their loved ones with dementia, and a support person walk together while looking at old neighborhood photos on a tablet. The goal was to see if this combination of physical activity and social reminiscing could improve car…

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 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 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 group had better empathy and a…

This study tested a program to support families right after a dementia diagnosis. The program connected caregivers with a counselor who helped them find community services and learn about the disease. 82 caregivers from Iowa took part, and the study measured how much the program …