A meta-analytic review of interventions for caregiver distress: recommendations for future research

B G Knight; S M Lutzky; F Macofsky-Urban

doi:10.1093/geront/33.2.240

A meta-analytic review of interventions for caregiver distress: recommendations for future research

Gerontologist. 1993 Apr;33(2):240-8. doi: 10.1093/geront/33.2.240.

Authors

B G Knight¹, S M Lutzky, F Macofsky-Urban

Affiliation

¹ Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90089-0191.

PMID: 8468017
DOI: 10.1093/geront/33.2.240

Abstract

This review summarizes articles from 1980 to 1990 on psychosocial interventions and respite care for caregivers. The review was limited to controlled studies that attempted to change emotional distress in caregivers. Cumulatively, they suggest that individual psychosocial interventions and respite programs are moderately effective; psychosocial interventions with groups are less so.

Publication types

Meta-Analysis
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Caregivers / psychology*
Humans
Psychotherapy
Respite Care
Social Support
Stress, Psychological / therapy*