Alzheimer's. Alzheimer disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Behavior
Intervention 1: Intervention group: At first caregiver's burden will be measured by the questionnaire then the cognitive-behavioral management training will be provided for this group. This education
Intervention group: At first caregiver's burden will be measured by the questionnaire then the cognitive-behavioral management training will be provided for this group. This education will be in 4 ses
Control group: In control group, there will be no interventions. The burden questionnaire will be answered by the participants in this group and 6 weeks after training finished in intervention group,
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Having informed consent; Being relatives of the patient; Being the main caregiver; Caring of the patient at least for 6 months and a maximum period of 1 year; Having the capacity to respond to the questionnaire; The patient should be in second stage of Alzheimer's disease (stage of cognitive behavioral disorders); The caregiver not being affected by any mental illnesses and do not use any drugs. Exclusion criteria: Death of the patient with Alzheimer; The participant not interested in continuing the practice; Entrust the care of patient with Alzheimer to other health facilities or other people.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Burden. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 6 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLadan Bagherbeik Tabrizi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed