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Occupational therapy for caregivers of people with dementia: a review of the United Kingdom literature/ Hall, Laura; Skelton, Dawn A.

Creator: HALL L.
Creators: Skelton, Dawn Ann.
Material type: ArticleArticle Media type: Article Subject(s): Atenció als cuidadors | Cuidadors familiars | Demència | Teràpia OcupacionalOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2012 JUN; 75 (6): 281-288Summary: Introduction: Caring for a family member with dementia is associated with a wide range of challenges. The national strategy for caregivers highlights the growing need for health professionals to provide support to caregivers of people with dementia. This review aimed to identify the evidence and current role of occupational therapists in supporting caregivers of people with dementia in the community. identify relevant United Kingdom articles. The inclusion criteria included: dated 1999-2010, English language, community based and considered impact of intervention on carer. interventions were delivered by a range of different professionals with a variety of outcome measures. Overall, the methodological quality of the included studies was poor, with only a small number providing evidence of improvement in outcomes as a result of interventions, such as reminiscence and cognitive behavioural therapy. interventions on caregivers of people with dementia was identified. There is a dearth of research into the current role of occupational therapists working with these caregivers and a lack of research to support the expansion of this role.
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Journal article Journal article Escola Universitària d'Infermeria i Teràpia Ocupacional de Terrassa En línia Exclòs de préstec ART-37819

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