Effect of multicomponent interventions on caregiver burden and depression: The REACH multisite initiative at 6-month follow-up.

作者：Laura N. Gitlin, Steven H. Belle, Louis D. Burgio, Sara J. Czaja, Diane Feeney Mahoney, Dolores E. Gallagher-Thompson, Robert A. Burns, Walter W. Hauck, Song Zhang, Richard Schulz, Marcia G. Ory · 发表于：Psychology and Aging · 年份：2003 · DOI：10.1037/0882-7974.18.3.361 · 被引用次数：403 · 研究领域：Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research、Health disparities and outcomes、Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Meta-analysis was used to examine pooled parameter estimates of 9 active compared with 6 control conditions of the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) project at 6 months on caregiver burden and depressive symptoms. Associations of caregiver characteristics and outcomes were examined. For burden, active interventions were superior to control conditions (p = .022). Also, active interventions were superior to control conditions for women versus men and for caregivers with lower education versus those with higher education. For depressive symptoms, a statistically significant association of group assignment was found for Miami's family therapy and computer technology intervention (p = .034). Also, active interventions were superior to control conditions for Hispanics, nonspouses, and caregivers with lower education. Results suggest interventions should be multicomponent and tailored.