Abstract

In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, a major area of concern for the family caregiver is that of communication with the family member. In response to this problem, a psycho-educational intervention focused on communication was developed for the family caregiver and tested within an experimental design. The theoretical framework for the study included the McGill Model of Nursing, Self-efficacy theory and Geragogy. The study took place in a semi-urban region. The sample was recruited through memory clinics, a geriatric assessment unit and in the community. The inclusion criteria for participants were as follows: (1) being the principal caregiver of a family member or friend diagnosed with cognitive problems associated with the early stage of probable Alzheimer's disease, (2) aged 55 or older and (3) able to communicate in French or in English. The exclusion criteria targeted caregivers who (1) were participating, or had recently participated in an educational or support group and (2) who were unable to fulfill the role of learner, i.e., had cognitive limitations.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: NR58155; ProQuest document ID: 304814780. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Krystyna Klodnicka Kouri, PhD, MSc, BN, RN

Sigma Membership

Phi Gamma (Virtual)

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Communication Skills, Self-efficacy, Psycho-educational Intervention

Advisor

Helene Lefebvre

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Universite de Montreal

Degree Year

2008

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-24

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