Other Titles
Special Session/Plenary Session
Other Titles
2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honoree Presentation
Abstract
This project is designed to investigate the potential of bibliotherapy as a self-help intervention for informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. A series of studies were carried out to examine its feasibility and efficacy in improving mental health and enhancing caregiving appraisal among informal caregivers of people with dementia, emphasizing its potential for broad implementation following successful clinical trials.
Notes
References:
Wang, S., Cheung, D. S. K., Leung, A. Y. M., & Davidson, P. M. (2021). Bibliotherapy for improving caregiving appraisal of informal caregivers of people with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Research in nursing & health, 44(4), 692-703.
Wang, S., Bressington, D. T., Leung, A. Y. M., Davidson, P. M., & Cheung, D. S. K. (2020). The effects of bibliotherapy on the mental well-being of informal caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 109, 103643.
Sigma Membership
Pi Iota at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Dementia, Caregivers, Informal Caregivers, Well-being
Recommended Citation
Wang, Shanshan, "Bibliotherapy for Enhancing the Mental Well-Being of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 291.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/291
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Review Type
Invited Presentation
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Bibliotherapy for Enhancing the Mental Well-Being of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia
Seattle, Washington, USA
This project is designed to investigate the potential of bibliotherapy as a self-help intervention for informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. A series of studies were carried out to examine its feasibility and efficacy in improving mental health and enhancing caregiving appraisal among informal caregivers of people with dementia, emphasizing its potential for broad implementation following successful clinical trials.