Using mixed-methods research to examine the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for caregivers of persons with dementia

• Main Authors: TAY KAY CHAI, Kay Chai, CHAN, Sally Wai-Chi
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2017
• Subjects: Case; mixed methods; caregivers; dementia; Psychology
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2456
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Focusing on caregivers of persons with dementia, we conducted a longitudinal study to examine the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program Remember ME. The program aimed to reduce caregiver stress and improve caregivers’ quality of life. Given the multifaceted nature of dementia care, we used a mixed-methods approach which integrates the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative methodology. In particular, quantitative data were collected to examine caregiver stress and quality of life after a randomized controlled trial with systematic follow-up from baseline to 6 months post-intervention. Qualitative data were collected to understand caregiver perception of Remember ME and dementia caregiving. This case study explains how mixed-methods approach enabled quantitative findings to be clarified and complemented by qualitative data.