Effectiveness of a stress-relief initiative for primary caregivers of adolescents with intellectual disability

Hu, Jung; Lin, Jin Ding; Yen, Chia Feng; Loh, Ching‐Hui; Hsu, Shang Wei; Lin, Lan; Wu, Shenghao

doi:10.3109/13668250903501499

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“…Caregivers' depression was based on CES‐D scores rather than diagnosis by a psychiatrist, thus precluding a precise estimation of depression risk using the Finding a Balance Scale cutoff score. However, our data indicated that 33% of our caregiver participants were at high risk for depressive status, which is well within the range of the prevalence of depressive symptoms among family caregivers throughout Taiwan, that is, 22.1–45% (Hu et al, ; Song & Singer, ; Tsai & Tsai, ). Finally, our study used a cross‐sectional design, limiting understanding of causal relationships between success at finding a balance point and outcomes such as lower risk for depression and better health‐related quality of life.…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Finding a Balance Scale for Family Caregivers of Elders with Dementia in Taiwan

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The Finding a Balance Scale, designed to measure the degree to which caregivers can balance the competing demands of caregiving and other priorities, assists health care providers in understanding the process of family caregiving. The aim of this study was to examine the scale's psychometric properties and determine an appropriate cutoff score for identifying caregivers at high risk for poor caregiving consequences. We found adequate reliabilities and appropriate validities in a convenience sample of 197 family caregivers of elders with dementia in Taiwan. The optimal cutoff was also determined. The validated Finding a Balance Scale provides an assessment tool to explore the competing responsibilities, conditions, and difficulties for family caregivers of elders with dementia in Taiwan.

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confidence: 57%

Psychometric Properties of the Finding a Balance Scale for Family Caregivers of Elders with Dementia in Taiwan

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“…3 & 4 ) and only a small number of parents (4.7% of the fathers and 4.9% of the mothers) had a normal score on HADS for depression. This agreed with Tomkiewicz and Marcia findings 9,10 . Furthermore, the study showed no significant association between the social and psychological impacts and the number and age of the mentally retarded children or the degree of severity of MR (Tables 1-6).…”

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confidence: 93%

Psychosocial Impacts of Mentally Retarded Children on Parents in Sudan

Shabo¹

2011

Sud Jnl Med Sci.

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This study was conducted on a community sample from Khartoum state, Sudan to explore the psychological and social impacts of the mentally retarded child on his/her parents. The study hypothesized that these effects are directly related to the age, number of handicapped children in the family as well as the degree of mental retardation. Methods and population: Seven centers for teaching and training of handicapped children were recruited in Khartoum State. Ninety-one children aged 5-16 years were randomly selected and their intelligence quotient (I.Q) was determined. Interviews for 82 mothers and 64 fathers of these children were held using a standardized anonymous questionnaire including socio-demographic data and information about the psychological and social impacts of the disability of children on their parents. The parents also completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the presence of anxiety and depression. Results and discussion: The parents reported different psychological effects when they realized the children's disability. However, they tend to overcome their problem and become adapted to the situation. Sometimes, problems arise in the marital life and in social participation. The research showed that most parents suffered from degrees of anxiety and depression ranging mainly from severe to moderate. The number, age or degree of retardation of the children did not affect the social and psychological impacts on the parents significantly. The study recommends preventative measures to reduce the factors that lead to mental retardation. It also recommends the provision of rehabilitation services and training of children in schools and special institutes, besides supporting their families psychologically and socially to reduce their burden.

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“…Interventions that support and promote caregivers’ emotional well‐being may reduce QoL losses among the children. A study on effectiveness of a stress‐relief initiative for primary caregivers of adolescents with ID showed that a stress management workshop is an effective way to decrease levels of parental stress (Hu et al. 2010).…”

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Longitudinal Study of Parents’ Impact on Quality of Life of Children and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Cramm

Nieboer

2011

Research Intellect Disabil

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Effectiveness of a stress-relief initiative for primary caregivers of adolescents with intellectual disability

Abstract: The study highlights that a "face-to-face" workshop is an effective way to decrease levels of depressive stress.

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

Psychometric Properties of the Finding a Balance Scale for Family Caregivers of Elders with Dementia in Taiwan

Psychometric Properties of the Finding a Balance Scale for Family Caregivers of Elders with Dementia in Taiwan

Psychosocial Impacts of Mentally Retarded Children on Parents in Sudan

Longitudinal Study of Parents’ Impact on Quality of Life of Children and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

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