title: [Efficacy of a psychological intervention program at home for the caregivers of dependent elderly people].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The caregivers of dependent elderly people have a greater probability of experiencing burden, anxiety and depression than the general population.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To study the effectiveness of a psychological intervention program at home.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fourteen caregivers of dependent elderly people participated in this study. The variables studied were social support, burden, psychological well-being (anxiety and depression), and dysfunctional thoughts about caregiving.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After the intervention, caregivers showed significantly less anxiety, depression and subjective burden (P< .01).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The program was effective in reducing psychological distress among family caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Fundación Bizitzen, Durango, Vizcaya, España.
authors.forename: Virginia
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lizarraga Armentia
authors.forename: Iraide
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Artetxe Uribarri
authors.forename: Nuria
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pousa Mimbrero
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012944:Social Support