The effect of video-based interventions on self-care.
Caregivers for dependent, elderly community dwellers are frequently themselves at risk for illnesses exacerbated by stress. This study evaluates a videotape scenario intervention designed to increase self-care behaviors in three groups of caregivers randomly assigned to a control or to one of two experimental groups. Within the 6- to 8-week trial, attitudes toward self-care became more positive in the experimental groups, and all groups reported endorsement of behavioral changes related to self-care.
Clark
M C
MC
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing at Galveston, USA.
Lester
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014743:Videotape Recording