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THE COPE CT STUDY: SELF-IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS AND DEGREE OF PROBLEM RESOLUTION AMONG FAMILY CAREGIVERS
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THE COPE CT STUDY: SELF-IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS AND DEGREE OF PROBLEM RESOLUTION AMONG FAMILY CAREGIVERS

C V Piersol, L N Gitlin and R H Fortinsky
Innovation in aging, v 2(Suppl 1), pp 822-822
11 Nov 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.3060
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COPE is a theory-driven intervention that teaches caregivers stress reduction techniques and problem-solving skills to manage self-identified problems and offers empirically-derived care strategies to optimize function in persons with dementia. In the COPE CT study, caregivers randomized to the COPE arm of the study receive two sessions with an advanced practice nurse (APN) and 10 sessions with an occupational therapist (OT). Caregivers report care-related problems at the first OT visit, and the degree of problem resolution at the final OT visit. Of the first 83 caregivers completing the COPE intervention, the most frequently reported problems were about taking care of themselves (58%). Of 212 self-reported problems, 60% were initially rated as “very difficult” to manage, compared to 4% at completion, with most problems reduced (75%) or eliminated (21%). At the conclusion of the intervention, session completion rates were high (99% APN/78% OT) and caregivers reported high benefit and satisfaction.

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