Randomized controlled trial of CARE: an intervention to improve outcomes of hospitalized elders and family caregivers.
In this randomized controlled trial we tested the efficacy of an intervention program (CARE: Creating Avenues for Relative Empowerment) for improving outcomes of hospitalized older adults and their family caregivers (FCGs). FCG-patient dyads (n = 407) were randomized into two groups. The CARE group received a two-session empowerment-educational program 1-2 days post-admission and 1-3 days pre-discharge. The attention control group received a generic information program during the same timeframe. Follow-up was at 2 weeks and 2 months post-discharge. There were no statistically significant differences in patient or FCG outcomes. However, inconsistent evidence of role outcome differences suggests that CARE may benefit certain FCG subgroups instead of being a one-size-fits-all intervention strategy. Closer examination of CARE's mechanisms and effects is needed.
School of Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
Hong
H
Li
Bethel Ann
BA
Powers
Bernadette Mazurek
BM
Melnyk
Robert
R
McCann
Christina
C
Koulouglioti
Elizabeth
E
Anson
Joyce A
JA
Smith
Yinglin
Y
Xia
Susan
S
Glose
Xin
X
Tu
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011209:Power, Psychological; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors