Abstract

GUERRERO CABALLERO, Laura et al. Multidisciplinary intervention program for caregivers of patients in a home care program. Gac Sanit [online]. 2008, vol.22, n.5, pp.457-460. ISSN 0213-9111.

Objectives: To improve quality of life, anxiety and depression in caregivers of patients in home care. Methods: We performed a randomized clinical trial in 79 main caregivers (39 control group and 40 intervention group) of patients in the home care program of a primary care health center between 2000 and 2001. Quality of life, anxiety and depression were measured by the COOP/WONCA and Goldberg questionnaires, respectively, at the beginning and at the end of the study. Interventions consisted of two medical visits to take a bio-psychosocial history of the caregiver and a nurse visit for health education. Two letters, adapted to each carer's needs, were sent and two telephone calls were made. vlife (p = 0.02). Conclusions: A short multidisciplinary intervention program adapted to routine consultations could prevent deterioration in caregivers' quality of life.

Keywords : Caregivers; Quality of life; Aging.

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