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The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and efficacy
of the Family Caregiver Training Program for assisting with the basic activities
of daily living of people with dementia. METHOD. A one-group pretest-posttest
research design with a 3-mo follow-up was used to examine the efficacy of a
manualized education program for caregivers. The 6-hr training was delivered to
72 family caregivers over 3 consecutive weeks (2 hr/wk) by trained clinicians.
RESULTS. Caregivers showed a significant gain in knowledge of how to effectively
assist with communication and nutrition, t(52) = 7.05, p < .000; transfers and
toileting, t(45) = 3.10, p < .003; and bathing and dressing, t(44) = 2.71, p <
.01, of their care recipients. CONCLUSION. Our findings demonstrate that this
manualized intervention protocol is a promising method of equipping family
members with the skills needed to face their everyday challenges in caring for
people with dementia.
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