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At the Crossroads: Development and Evaluation of a Dementia Caregiver Group Intervention to Assist in Driving Cessation.
- Source :
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Gerontology & Geriatrics Education . 2008, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p363-382. 20p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Deciding when an individual with dementia must reduce or stop driving can be a stressful issue for family caregivers. The purpose of this study was to develop a group intervention to assist these caregivers with driving issues and to provide a preliminary evaluation of the comparative effectiveness of this At the Crossroads intervention. Participants were randomized to one of three arms: (1) active intervention (four 2-hour manualized educational/support group meetings; n = 31); (2) written materials only (participants received written materials after a pretest; n = 23); and (3) control (participants received written materials after a posttest; n = 12). Participants were administered a battery of self-report and interview-based questionnaires at baseline and again 2 months later. At follow-up, the active intervention group scored significantly better than both other groups on key outcome variables, including self-efficacy, communication, and preparedness. The At the Crossroads caregiver intervention appears to effectively provide education and support needed for caregivers to address driving-related issues with their loved ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02701960
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36432132
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960802497936