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Dementia, Vol. 5, No. 4,
559-569 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1471301206069937
Number of training sessions does not change program effectiveness
Evaluation of formats of one,two,or three sessions for the Alzheimer's Savvy Caregiver Training Program
Laura Scharf
Paul A. Bell
Sara Anne Smith
Colorado State University,USA
Purpose: Exploratory study that examines outcomes of alternative Alzheimer's Savvy Caregiver Program (SCP) training formats for rural participants.
Method: 101 caregivers completed surveys before training in one-, two-, or three-day sessions and at six-month phone interview follow-up. Immediate post-training evaluations were also obtained.
Results: Regardless of format, participants viewed training as excellent, used SCP materials at six-month follow-up and increased participation in support groups.
Implications: Substantial modification in SCP to meet special needs of rural caregivers appears not to sacrifice desired outcomes.
Key Words: Alzheimer's • caregivers • caregiver training • rural • support groups
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