Predicting participation and adherence to a home environmental intervention among family caregivers of persons with dementia

Authors
Gitlin, LN Corcoran, M Winter, L Boyce, A Marcus, S
Citation
Ln. Gitlin et al., Predicting participation and adherence to a home environmental intervention among family caregivers of persons with dementia, FAM RELAT, 48(4), 1999, pp. 363-372
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Sociology & Antropology
Journal title
FAMILY RELATIONS
ISSN journal
01976664 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
363 - 372
Database
ISI
SICI code
0197-6664(199910)48:4<363:PPAATA>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
We examined predictors of participation and adherence to a home environment al intervention with 100 dementia family care givers. Participation was mea sured as the number of home visits, adherence as the number of problems add ressed and strategies used. Being older and female predicted participation. Adherence was predicted by older age, lower depression, and having a less dependent person to care for. We speculate that depression should be viewed as a moderator of treatment, not an outcome.