Effectiveness of educational programs on reducing the burden of caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia: a systematic review

Authors

  • Camila Manuela Marim Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem
  • Valter Silva Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem
  • Mônica Taminato Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem
  • Dulce Aparecida Barbosa Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700033

Keywords:

Dementia, Caregivers, Aged, Geriatric Nursing

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study's objective was to analyze the effectiveness of educational and support programs for caregivers on reducing their burden. METHOD: The method used was a systematic review. The following were searched; MEDLINE, LILACS, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, SciELO and CINAHL. RESULTS: Seven randomized clinical studies were included. These studies compared an educational program with standard care delivery, assessing the burden of caregivers through the Zarit Burden Interview. After the analysis of sensitivity, four studies were grouped in the meta-analysis showing a statistically significant reduction in caregiver burden among the participants of educational and support programs. CONCLUSION: The evidence obtained in this study suggests that educational and support programs have a positive impact on the reduction of caregiver burden when compared to standard care. Therefore, the inclusion of these programs in institutions providing care to the elderly is effective and should be encouraged. These programs should also share non-pharmacological management strategies for the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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Published

2013-02-01

Issue

Vol. 21 (2013): special issue

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Effectiveness of educational programs on reducing the burden of caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia: a systematic review . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(spe), 267-275. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700033