Caring for the Caregivers: An Educational Program for Caregivers of Those with a Neurodegenerative Disease
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. 2021. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/4d37adfe-0093-43bb-8720-0c979f811c62?locale=en. Caring for the Caregivers: An Educational Program for Caregivers of Those with a Neurodegenerative Disease.APA citation style (7th ed.)
(2021). Caring for the Caregivers: An Educational Program for Caregivers of Those with a Neurodegenerative Disease. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/4d37adfe-0093-43bb-8720-0c979f811c62?locale=enChicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)
Caring for the Caregivers: An Educational Program for Caregivers of Those with a Neurodegenerative Disease. 2021. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/etds/4d37adfe-0093-43bb-8720-0c979f811c62?locale=en.Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.
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Objective: This paper addresses the needs of caregivers of a loved one with a neurodegenerative disease by developing a virtual pilot educational and training program based on a review of the current literature. The effectiveness of education and training strategies for providing care, reducing caregiver burden, and improving mental health and quality of life served as the focus of this program. Method: Eight caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease agreed to participate in a virtual pilot educational and training program via convenience sampling. Participants completed an outcome-based survey before and after implementing the program that assessed participant knowledge surrounding the provision of care for their loved one related to Alzheimer's disease and caregiver burden. Results: All participants demonstrated an average response increase on all 11 knowledge-based statements. Participants who were previous caregivers demonstrated a higher average response on the pre-survey and the post-survey than current caregiver participants. Discussion: This virtual pilot program's results indicate that caregivers of those with a neurodegenerative disease may benefit from additional education and training on the disease course, what to expect during care provision and safety as it relates to the completion of daily tasks.
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OTD
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Doctorate
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Occupational Therapy
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University of Indianapolis
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Lori Breeden
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School of Occupational Therapy
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