E-bibliotherapy for Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Jun 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to support informal caregivers—those who provide unpaid care—to people with dementia. The study aims to see if using e-bibliotherapy, which involves reading and learning through online resources, can help improve the mental health and well-being of these caregivers. They will compare the effects of this approach with a control group that does not receive the e-bibliotherapy.

To participate in the trial, caregivers need to be at least 18 years old and have been caring for someone with mild to moderate dementia for at least six months. They should also be able to help with daily activities, use a smartphone or tablet, and read Chinese. Caregivers who have serious health issues or are currently involved in other studies will not be eligible. If chosen for the trial, participants can expect to engage with online materials designed to support their mental health and connect with other caregivers facing similar challenges.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • primary caregivers aged 18 or above;
• • provide unpaid regular care to a person with mild to moderately severe dementia (measured by Global Deterioration Scale, GDS=4\~6);
• • have cared for the care recipient for at least six months;
• • assist with at least one of the care recipient's daily activities;
• • use a smartphone or tablet;
• • can read Chinese.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • caregivers with unstable physical or mental conditions;
• • have cognitive impairment;
• • are undergoing acute treatment or have not yet stabilized on their chronic medication;
• • are involved in another interventional study