Effect of respite care training on the knowledge, attitude, and self-esteem of volunteer providers

Karen M. Robinson; Kay F. Kiesler; Stephen W. Looney

doi:10.1177/153331750301800611

Effect of respite care training on the knowledge, attitude, and self-esteem of volunteer providers

Karen M. Robinson, Kay F. Kiesler, Stephen W. Looney

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This pilot study explored the effect that respite care training had on volunteers' knowledge about Alzheimer's disease (AD), their attitudes toward the cognitively impaired, and their self-esteem. Volunteer respite providers (n = 52) were recruited and participated in four different day (seven-hour) respite care training programs. The sample was predominantly female (85 percent) and white (90 percent). Knowledge about AD increased significantly after respite training (p < .001), and attitudes toward someone who wanders were also significantly improved (p = .026). Overall, the findings support the immediate effectiveness of the respite training program.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	375-382
Number of pages	8
Journal	American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Volume	18
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/153331750301800611
State	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Caregiving
Respite care
Social support

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General Neuroscience
Clinical Psychology
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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