An Integrative Stress Reduction Program for Family Caregivers of Persons with Advanced Dementia: A Pilot Study

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dc.contributor.authorPanawat Sanprakhon
dc.contributor.authorNujjaree Chaimongkol
dc.contributor.authorPornpat Hengudomsub
dc.contributor.authorHelen W. Lach
dc.contributor.correspondenceN. Chaimongkol; Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Chon Buri, 169 Longhard Bangsaen Road, Muang District, 20131, Thailand; email: nujjaree@buu.ac.th
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-10T07:35:06Z
dc.date.available2025-03-10T07:35:06Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractThe current study sought to pilot test and examine the effects of an integrative stress reduction program (ISRP) on caregiver stress and sleep quality and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) of care recipients. Family caregivers (N = 12) of persons with moderate to severe dementia were recruited from memory clinics in Thailand. Twelve caregivers participated in five educational sessions on dementia care, stress, and BPSD management over 4 weeks. The Relative Stress Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used to measure caregiver outcomes. The Neuropsychiatric Inventory was used to measure BPSD of care recipients. Outcome variables were collected at baseline, postintervention, and follow up. Data were analyzed using one-way repeated measures analysis of variance. Participants reported statistically decreased stress, improved sleep quality, and decreased BPSD among care recipients postintervention and at follow up (all p < 0.001). The ISRP was feasible and shows promise in reducing stress and improving sleep quality in caregivers and lessening BPSD in care recipients. Copyright © SLACK Incorporated.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Gerontological Nursing
dc.identifier.doi10.3928/00989134-20220908-04
dc.identifier.issn989134
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85139376007
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.dusit.ac.th//handle/123456789/4624
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherSlack Incorporated
dc.rights.holderScopus
dc.titleAn Integrative Stress Reduction Program for Family Caregivers of Persons with Advanced Dementia: A Pilot Study
dc.typeArticle
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oaire.citation.issue10
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oaire.citation.volume48
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