[Efficacy of a psychological intervention program at home for the caregivers of dependent elderly people].
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.
Lizarraga Armentia
Virginia
V
Fundación Bizitzen, Durango, Vizcaya, España.
Artetxe Uribarri
Iraide
I
Pousa Mimbrero
Nuria
N
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