How effective are dementia caregiver interventions? An updated comprehensive meta-analysis

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to update a 2006 meta-analysis of interventions for caregivers of persons with dementia that was conducted by Pinquart and Sorensen. The analysis…

Effectiveness of day care in supporting family caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to summarize literature on the strategies used in day care for supporting family caregivers of people with dementia, as well as their…

Adult day center programs and their associated outcomes on clients, caregivers, and the health system: a scoping review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to summarize findings and identify gaps in the literature evaluating outcomes of stand-alone adult day center (ADC) programs serving older adults in…

Respite care and stress among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder: an integrative review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of this paper was to review existing primary research studies examining the relationship between respite care and stress among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder…

Effectiveness of respite care in supporting informal caregivers of persons with dementia: A systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: This study was designed as a systematic review of studies on the impact of respite care for caregivers of persons with dementia.  Summary of Methods: The authors conducted…

The influence of day care centers for people with dementia on family caregivers: An integrative review of the literature

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of the study was to summarize and analyze existing research on the influence of adult day care centers (DCCs) for people with dementia on family caregivers. …

Literature review: Use of respite by carers of people with dementia

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Study Aim/Purpose: The review summarizes research findings on factors affecting respite use and outcomes for carers of people with dementia living in the community.  Summary of Methods: The authors conducted…

The effect of caregiver support interventions for informal caregivers or community-dwelling frail elderly: a systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of the review was to summarize research on the effectiveness of caregiver interventions targeting informal caregivers of frail elderly living in the community.  Summary of Methods:…

Dementia care costs and outcomes: a systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this article was to review available literature evaluating the cost effectiveness of dementia care prevention, care and treatment strategies.  Summary of Methods: The authors conducted…

The effectiveness of adult day services for older adults: A review of the Literature from 2000 to 2011

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of the study was to summarize literature from 2000-2011 on Adult Day Services (ADS) effectiveness and make recommendations for future research. The study was intended to…