2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
A pilot intervention study for Japanese middle-aged working women caregiver and the spouse of elderly parents with dementia
| Project/Area Number |
21592883
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Community health/Gerontological nurisng
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| Research Institution | University of Tsukuba |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Keywords | 介護うつ / 勤労女性介護者 / 認知症 / 老親介護 / ストレスマネジメント |
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| Research Abstract |
To test the short-term outcomes of an educational psychological support program for preventing depressed mood and supporting balancing multiple responsibilities and personal life of Japanese middle-aged working women caregiver and the spouse. The program involved five, 1 hour face-to-face sessions were delivered 1 to 4 weeks intervals. Four sessions were with the women and one con-joint session was with the couple. Eight women and five husbands were participated. Impact was evaluated with a single group design using standardized questionnaires with established reliability and validity. Results showed significant improvement in womens coping behavior and ZARIT caregiving burden interview; however, husbands appeared to be confused about the specifics of how to value his wife.
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