Components and Outcomes of Internet-Based Interventions for Caregivers of Older Adults:Systematic Review
This review looks at:
- Caregivers for older adults deal with physical and emotional stress, which puts them at a high risk for depression and anxiety.
- Internet-based interventions are often used to offer services such as online counselling, self-help education, and professional feedback.
What the reviewers found:
- Interactive online activities and exercises, along with the offering of remote support (by professionals or peers) was beneficial to caregivers.
- Offering timely access to health professionals online to obtain advice helped improve behaviours and reduced anxiety among caregivers of older adults.
- Studies showed that emotional support provided by peers was a strong reason for using internet-based interventions.
Conclusion of review:
- Evidence suggests that internet-based interventions that offer timely professional advice and peer support can improve the mental well-being of caregivers.
- The most beneficial interventions helped change behaviours through interactive online activities such as homework and exercise.
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Published
Apr 09, 2019
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Subject Area
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Home Support
- Caregiving & Caregiver Support
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Audience
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Funders
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Academics
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