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Adaptation, testing, and use of the "iSupport for Dementia" program in different countries: a systematic review.

Authors :
Corrêa L
Gratão ACM
Oliveira D
Barham EJ
Orlandi FS
da Cruz KCT
Ottaviani AC
Monteiro DQ
Barbosa GC
Pilegis AMCA
da Rocha LA
Alves LCS
Maciel LB
Campos CRF
Pavarini SCI
Source :
Dementia & neuropsychologia [Dement Neuropsychol] 2024 Aug 26; Vol. 18, pp. e20230097. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 26 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The World Health Organization developed the "iSupport for Dementia" program for family caregivers of people with dementia.<br />Objective: To explore studies on adaptation, randomized clinical trial protocols, and preliminary results of iSupport by unpaid caregivers of people living with dementia in different countries.<br />Methods: Systematic review.<br />Results: Ten cultural adaptation studies, eight randomized clinical trial protocols, and two preliminary results were included. Adaptation studies showed adjustments in terminology, design, and additional resources. Clinical trial protocols included burden as the primary outcome, and baseline, three months of intervention, and follow-up after six months. Studies with preliminary results found positive effects on the mental health and well-being of caregivers after using the program.<br />Conclusion: iSupport is an online program of the World Health Organization in response to dementia in implementation in different countries.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1980-5764
Volume :
18
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Dementia & neuropsychologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39193466
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5764-DN-2023-0097