A Relaxation Training Program To Increase Self‐Efficacy for Anxiety Control in Alzheimer Family Caregivers
作者:
Pauline Fisher,
H. Laschinger,
期刊:
Holistic Nursing Practice
(OVID Available online 2001)
卷期:
Volume 15,
issue 2
页码: 47-58
ISSN:0887-9311
年代: 2001
出版商: OVID
关键词: Alzheimer;anxiety;caregivers;relaxation training;self-efficacy
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
This study investigated whether relaxation training would increase caregivers' self-efficacy for controlling anxiety associated with difficult behaviors by care recipients. Thirty-six individuals caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease were taught four types of relaxation techniques. Caregivers' self-efficacy increased following the intervention. Length of time spent in the caregiving role and duration of time since care recipients' diagnosis were significantly related to caregiver self-efficacy before the intervention, but became non-significant following the intervention. An insignificant decrease in incidence of reported behavioral problems occurred following the intervention.
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