Cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety in a carer for two family members with dementia: a single case experimental design study.

IF 2 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-23 DOI:10.1017/S135246582300053X

Lawson Falshaw, Leah Clatworthy

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Abstract

Background: Evidence suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a helpful approach for older adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Some research has suggested this is also the case for those caring for a family member with dementia. Little research has been conducted into the impact of CBT for older adults juggling the demands of caring for multiple family members with dementia.

Aims: This case study aimed to evaluate the application of CBT to 'Mrs P', a 68-year-old client experiencing anxiety and depression whilst caring for two family members with dementia.

Method: A single case experimental design study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of CBT formulation and intervention, including cognitive restructuring of unhelpful thoughts about caregiving and increasing engagement in pleasurable activities.

Results: Mrs P's depression and anxiety scores improved significantly throughout treatment, and she met her goal of being able to manage when caregiving activities go wrong during daily life.

Conclusions: CBT may be a helpful approach to reducing anxiety and depression in dementia family caregivers.

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认知行为疗法治疗患有痴呆的两名家庭成员的抑郁和焦虑:一项单例实验设计研究。

背景:有证据表明，认知行为疗法(CBT)对于经历焦虑和抑郁的老年人来说是一种有用的方法。一些研究表明，对于那些照顾患有痴呆症的家庭成员的人来说也是如此。很少有研究针对CBT对老年人的影响，这些老年人需要照顾多名患有痴呆症的家庭成员。目的:本案例研究旨在评估CBT对“P夫人”的应用，她是一位68岁的客户，在照顾两名患有痴呆症的家庭成员时，她经历了焦虑和抑郁。方法:采用单例实验设计研究，评估CBT制定和干预的有效性，包括对有关护理的无益想法的认知重构和增加对愉快活动的参与。结果:P女士的抑郁和焦虑得分在整个治疗过程中显著改善，并且她达到了能够在日常生活中处理护理活动出错的目标。结论:CBT可能是减少痴呆家庭照顾者焦虑和抑郁的有效方法。

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： An international multidisciplinary journal aimed primarily at members of the helping and teaching professions. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy features original research papers, covering both experimental and clinical work, that contribute to the theory, practice and evolution of cognitive and behaviour therapy. The journal aims to reflect and influence the continuing changes in the concepts, methodology, and techniques of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. A particular feature of the journal is its broad ranging scope - both in terms of topics and types of study covered. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy encompasses most areas of human behaviour and experience, and represents many different research methods, from randomized controlled trials to detailed case studies.