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Development of an Intervention Program for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers Following Diagnostic Disclosure

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  • Francine Ducharme

    (Université de Montréal, Canada)

  • Line Beaudet

    (Université de Montréal, Canada)

  • Alain Legault

    (Université de Montréal, Canada)

  • Marie-Jeanne Kergoat

    (Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Canada)

  • Louise Lévesque

    (Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Canada)

  • Chantal Caron

    (Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada)

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a pro-active psycho-educational intervention program for Alzheimer's family caregivers following diagnostic disclosure. Based on a theoretical model of role transitions and a participatory approach, the study comprised four steps: (a) exploring caregiver needs; (b) developing and validating a program proposal based on caregiver-expressed needs; (c) formalizing program through intervention mapping; and (d) testing and qualitatively evaluating the program. The psycho-educational program consisted of seven individual sessions aimed at fostering knowledge and skills required to ensure successful transition to the caregiver role. The approach used in this study can serve as a guide for the development of nursing intervention programs. Intervention mapping allowed, in particular, integrating theoretical and empirical elements in a formal intervention model.

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  • Francine Ducharme & Line Beaudet & Alain Legault & Marie-Jeanne Kergoat & Louise Lévesque & Chantal Caron, 2009. "Development of an Intervention Program for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers Following Diagnostic Disclosure," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 18(1), pages 44-67, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:18:y:2009:i:1:p:44-67
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773808330093
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