A relaxation training program to increase self-efficacy for anxiety control in Alzheimer family caregivers.
This study investigated whether relaxation training would increase caregivers' self-efficacy for controlling anxiety associated with difficult behaviors by care recipients. Thirty-six individuals caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease were taught four types of relaxation techniques. Caregivers' self-efficacy increased following the intervention. Length of time spent in the caregiving role and duration of time since care recipients' diagnosis were significantly related to caregiver self-efficacy before the intervention, but became non-significant following the intervention. An insignificant decrease in incidence of reported behavioral problems occurred following the intervention.
Fisher
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Nursing (Health Sciences Division), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Laschinger
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015399:Nursing Research; D009864:Ontario; D012063:Relaxation / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors