The Effectiveness of Peer-Led and Professionally Led Groups to Support Family Caregivers.

Toseland, Ronald W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ400214

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Effectiveness of Peer-Led and Professionally Led Groups to Support Family Caregivers.

Toseland, Ronald W.; And Others

Gerontologist, v29 n4 p465-71 Aug 1989

Studied effects of professionally led and peer-led family caregiver groups (N=56) on psychological functioning, informal support networks, and positive personal changes in handling of caregiver role. Found professionally led groups produced greatest psychological functioning improvement and peer-led groups produced greatest increases in informal support networks. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Adult Children, Coping, Family Caregivers, Frail Elderly, Older Adults, Professional Personnel, Program Effectiveness, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups, Stress Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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