Abstract

We examined whether problem-solving therapy (PST) would prevent or treat burden among family caregivers of persons with a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia (AD). Relative to caregiver's receiving nutritional training (NT), PST improved caregiver's perceived burden (worry) and dementia-related behavioral burden levels, over time.

Authors

Linda J. Garand

Author Details

Linda J. Garand, PhD, College of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Presentation

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Keywords:

Early-stage Dementia Caregiving, Mild Cognitive Impairment Caregiving, Problem-solving Therapy

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Problem solving therapy reduces burden in caregivers of family members with a new cognitive diagnosis

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

We examined whether problem-solving therapy (PST) would prevent or treat burden among family caregivers of persons with a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia (AD). Relative to caregiver's receiving nutritional training (NT), PST improved caregiver's perceived burden (worry) and dementia-related behavioral burden levels, over time.