International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Apr 1999
Comparative StudyDementia carer education and patient behaviour disturbance.
To evaluate the impact of a dementia Carer Education Programme on carer quality of life (QoL), burden, and well-being. ⋯ The programme increased carers' knowledge about dementia, but had no significant impact on QoL, burden, or well-being. Increased patient behaviour disturbance appeared to be a major factor when the carer's situation worsened over time. Despite high carer satisfaction the efficacy of a group-based education approach to the management of behaviour disturbance in dementia appears limited. More intensive or individually tailored interventions may be necessary alternatives.