Effect of "Family Occupational Therapy Program" for Male Caregivers Caring for Elderly People with Dementia at Home

2019 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 16K21555
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Gerontological nursing; Social welfare and social work studies
• Research Institution: Nishikyushu University
• Principal Investigator: FUJIWARA KAZUHIKO 西九州大学, リハビリテーション学部, 講師 (70608083)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2020-03-31
• Keywords: 認知症 / 男性介護者 / 支援 / 家族作業療法プログラム

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual conditions of home care for male caregivers who care for people with dementia at home, create a "Family Occupational Therapy Program (FAOT)", and verify its usefulness. The survey revealed the characteristics of the support contents needed for male caregivers. The intervention program (a nonrandomized controlled trial) reduced the burden on caregivers in the intervention group, increased coping with diversions, and prevented health-related deterioration in quality of life. It was suggested that this program is useful for caregiver support.

Free Research Field

作業療法学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の学術的意義は、認知症の人を在宅介護する男性介護者に対し、作業療法の視点を取り入れた家族支援プログラムを構築できたことである。また、社会的意義は、男性介護者支援の推進に向けた取り組みに対し、貢献できることが明らかになった点である。