CAREGIVERS

This study tested a program called 'Family Connections' for teens and young adults (ages 15-21) living with HIV and their caregivers in Zambia. The goal was to see if group sessions providing family support and reducing self-stigma could help young people stick to their HIV medic…

This study tested whether an AI therapy chatbot app is practical and helpful for people caring for family members with dementia. Researchers worked with 26 caregivers to see if they found the app easy to use and worthwhile. The goal was to explore a new tool that might help reduc…

This study tested whether a short therapy program could help family caregivers of cancer patients feel less anxious and depressed. Over 500 unpaid caregivers were randomly assigned to receive either three sessions of problem-solving therapy or three general support sessions. The …

This study tested a support program for people caring for a loved one with advanced heart failure. Caregivers received home visits from a nurse who helped them set personal health goals, manage stress, and reduce their sense of burden. The goal was to improve the caregiver's own …

This study tested whether a mobile app called CLARE could help train and support family caregivers. It involved 50 caregivers aged 35 and older who were helping an older loved one recover from COVID-19 at home after a hospital stay. The app provided daily guidance on patient care…

This study tested an online program called LEAF, designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. It taught them skills to manage stress and increase positive emotions. Researchers compared a live online group version to a self-guided version, and both to a …

This study tested whether a 12-week online support group could help brain injury survivors and their caregivers learn coping skills and improve their emotional well-being. Researchers compared the online version to an established in-person program to see if remote delivery was ju…

This study tested whether a brief, online mindfulness program could reduce burnout and stress in people caring for those with dementia. It involved 60 professional and family caregivers in Taiwan. Researchers compared a group that started the program right away to a group that wa…

This study tested whether a simple, at-home stress reduction program could help caregivers of bone marrow transplant patients. 53 caregivers were randomly assigned to either receive daily gentle yoga and breathing exercises via an MP3 player or to a control group. The goal was to…

This study tested a new group support program for people caring for a parent who has recently moved into a nursing home. The program aimed to help caregivers manage difficult feelings like anxiety, guilt, and sadness. It involved 73 caregivers and provided group sessions with pro…

This study tested a Turkish version of a questionnaire designed to measure how caring for a child with a drug allergy affects a parent's quality of life. Researchers worked with 74 caregivers to translate and check the reliability of the survey, which asks about mental health and…

This study aimed to better understand the experiences of family and friends who care for people with systemic sclerosis, a rare and serious autoimmune disease. Researchers surveyed 50 caregivers to learn about their quality of life, the challenges they face, and the support they …

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions impacted the health and well-being of people aged 75 and older, as well as their caregivers. Researchers followed over 1,000 older adults in Spain, analyzing their health records and conducting intervie…