title: Evaluation of a group cognitive-behavioral dementia caregiver intervention in Latin America.
abstract: Research has identified unique cultural factors contributing to dementia caregiving in Latin America but very few caregiver interventions have been systematically piloted and evaluated in this region. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a group cognitive-behavioral intervention in improving the mental health of dementia caregivers from Cali, Colombia. Sixty-nine caregivers of individuals with dementia were randomly assigned to the cognitive-behavioral intervention or an educational control condition, both spanning 8 weeks. Compared to controls, the treatment group showed higher satisfaction with life and lower depression and burden over the posttest and 3-month follow-ups although there was no effect of the condition on participants' stress levels.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain jcarango@deusto.es.
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Arango-Lasprilla
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain.
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Panyavin
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychobiology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
authors.forename: Edna Johanna Herrera
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Merchán
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Paul B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Perrin
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychobiology, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
authors.forename: Eva M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Arroyo-Anlló
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Snipes
authors.affiliation: Alzheimer's Foundation, Cali, Colombia.
authors.forename: Jaqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arabia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D003105:Colombia; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D013315:Stress, Psychological
keywords: Latin America; caregivers; dementia; intervention; mental health