Development and examination of a caregiver education program

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This project proposed to develop and evaluate a ten-week education series for a mixed group of caregivers of frail older adults.A systematic literature review was conducted of selected studies to determine the effectiveness of educational group interventions for caregivers.It was determined that the average efficacy of programs ranged from medium to large.The sample size of many of the studies was not large enough to detect small effects.Key components of reviewed education interventions were identified and incorporated into the current education intervention.Self-efficacy theory was used to guide the facilitation and development of the education curriculum.A steering committee composed of key professionals and family caregivers invited from the community assisted with the selection of topics for the curriculum.The primary goal of the education intervention was to enhance caregiver confidence.Confidence in being a caregiver was conceptualized as caregiver selfefficacy.Caregivers who si

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