Study Information

Population Description

Intervention

Outcomes

Gitlin (2003)

Baseline = 255 Participants at 6 months:

Int n = 89; Cntrl n = 101

Follow-ups:

6, 12 and 18 months post-baseline

CR:

behavioral problems; dependence in ADLs; dependence in IADLs

USA

CG: Caregiver well-being

RCT

Population Description at Baseline:

Caregivers:

Mean Age (SD):

Int: 60.4 yrs (13.6)

Cntrl: 60.5 yrs (13.6)

% Male: Int 25%; Cntrl 23%

Mastery: Caregiving Mastery Index

Purpose:

ESP–2 phases–active (first 6 months); maintenance (next 6 months)

Care Recipient:

Mean Age (SD):

Int: 80.2 yrs (8.0)

Cntrl: 81.5 yrs (8.0)

% Male: Int 28%; Cntrl 37% Mean MMSE (SD):

Int 11.6 (7.3); Cntrl 12.5 (7.1)

Skill enhancement: Task Management Strategy Index