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. 2023 May-Jun;28(161):20-23.
doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.04.007. Epub 2023 Jun 1.

[A psycho-educational program for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease entering an institution]

[Article in French]
Souad Meziane-Damnée  1 , Catherine Bayle  2 , Maribel Pino  3 , Hermine Lenoir  3 , Inge Cantegreil  3 , Anne-Sophie Rigaud  3
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[A psycho-educational program for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease entering an institution]

[Article in French]
Souad Meziane-Damnée et al. Soins Gerontol. 2023 May-Jun.

Abstract

The caregiver of a loved one suffering from a chronic pathology (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, etc.) can be in psychological distress at all stages of the disease, including when the loved one enters an institution. We have designed and implemented a psycho-educational program for family caregivers of institutionalized patients. A preliminary study showed that this program was feasible, gave satisfaction to the caregivers and improved their understanding of the functioning of the institution, their communication with the professionals of the institution and their relationship with their relative in the institution. The program allowed caregivers to find their place within the institution by redefining their role.

Keywords: Ehpad; aidant; caregiver; chronic pathology; entry into an institution; entrée en institution; pathologie chronique; programme psychoéducatif; psycho-educational program.

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