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Research Article
Online Programme “Symparastasi”: Psychoeducation and Multicomponent Exercise Programme to the Caregivers of Patients with MCI and Mild Dementia: An Original RCT
Author(s): Tatiana Danai Dimitriou* and Evangelia Zacharia
Objective: Symparastasi online programme was created because of the quarantines due to covid-19. The professional care centers were closed.
After the quarantines there was a need of professional care for patients who live away from the big city centers. Symparastasi programme aimed
to educate the informal dementia caregivers in order for them to be able to perform some non-pharmacological interventions to their patients
effectively and safely. The programme offered psychoeducation and multicomponent training programme for the caregivers of patients with Mild
Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and mild dementia. The aim of the programme was to examine which group had the best results in 3 domains: a)
maintain or enhance cognitive abilities, b) Decrease Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms (BPSD) and c) improve the quality of life of patient
and caregi.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2165-7920.2024.14.1620
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