A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL TO IMPROVE DEPRESSION IN FAMILY CARERS THROUGH A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION

Abstract

This RCT of a physical activity intervention for carers and care recipients aims to determine whether physical activity (designed for carer and care recipient to do together) can reduce depression in older carers. The intervention includes a physiotherapist assessment, Otago and Otago-Plus exercise programs in carer/care recipient’s home over six-months. An economic evaluation will be undertaken. If successful, the intervention could be broadly applied within the carer support service system.

Related publications (1)

Personality of mental healthcaregivers

Nicola T Lautenschlager, Alexander F Kurz, Samantha Loi, Barbara Cramer

2013-01-01

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Caring for a family member with a chronic mental illness can be a major challenge with putting caregivers at ri..