Effectiveness of Supporting Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Non-Randomized Controlled Trials | Zendy

Sophie Vandepitte | Zendy; Nele Van Den Noortgate | Zendy; Koen Putman | Zendy; Sofie Verhaeghe | Zendy; Kristof Faes | Zendy; Lieven Annemans | Zendy

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Effectiveness of Supporting Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Non-Randomized Controlled Trials

Author(s) -

Sophie Vandepitte,

Nele Van Den Noortgate,

Koen Putman,

Sofie Verhaeghe,

Kristof Faes,

Lieven Annemans

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of alzheimer s disease

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.677

H-Index - 139

eISSN - 1875-8908

pISSN - 1387-2877

DOI - 10.3233/jad-151011

Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , dementia , psychology , systematic review , gerontology , medicine , medline , political science , disease , law

Dementia is known as a major public health problem affecting both patients and caregivers, and placing a high financial strain upon society. In community-dwelling patients, it is important to support informal caregivers in order to help them sustain their demanding role. Previous reviews about effectiveness of such supporting strategies often included a small number of studies, focused only on particular supportive types, particular outcomes, or solely on caregivers.

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