Using mixed-methods research to examine the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for caregivers of persons with dementia
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-2017
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Case, mixed methods, caregivers, dementia
Discipline
Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
SAGE research methods cases
ISBN
9781446273050
Identifier
10.4135/9781526411426
Publisher
SAGE
City or Country
Thousand Oaks, CA
Citation
TAY KAY CHAI, Kay Chai, & CHAN, Sally Wai-Chi. (2017). Using mixed-methods research to examine the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for caregivers of persons with dementia. In SAGE research methods cases (pp. ). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2456
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526411426