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Comparative Outcomes of Two Distance-Based Interventions for Male Caregivers of Family Members With Dementia

Department of Psychology, University of Missouri- St. Louis

Ann M. Steffen, PhD

Department of Psychology, University of Missouri- St. Louis, ann_steffen{at}umsl.edu

Sean A. Lauderdale, PhD

Department of Psychology and Counseling, College of Education, Pittsburg, Kansas

Data are presented on a preliminary study investigating the efficacy of 2 distance-based psychosocial interventions (N = 32) for male family dementia caregivers. Male caregivers were randomly assigned to either a basic education intervention (ie, educational booklet and biweekly check-in telephone calls) or a video intervention (ie, set of 10 videos, an accompanying workbook, and weekly telephone coaching sessions using behavioral strategies to manage challenging caregiving situations). Results did not support the greater efficacy of the video condition in reducing psychosocial distress (eg, negative affect, upset and annoyance following behavior problems) or increasing positive affect or caregiving self-efficacy. There was, however, a statistically significant effect for postintervention improvement in both the video/coaching and the educational booklet/check-in conditions. Potential reasons for the lack of differential treatment effects are discussed, along with implications for recruitment of male dementia caregivers.

Key Words: Dementia • Alzheimer's disease • male caregivers • problem behaviors

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 22, No. 2, 120-128 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1533317506298880


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