May 26, 2026 · Annals of family medicine · DOI: 10.1370/afm.250633

Multicomponent School of Caring Program to Support Caregivers of Patients With Dementia: A Quasi-Experimental Effectiveness Study in Primary Care

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the multicomponent School of Caring program in supporting caregivers of dementia patients, specifically regarding caregiver burden, quality of life, emotional well-being, self-efficacy, and social support. Their quasi-experimental study demonstrated significant improvements in these areas among participants, particularly benefiting inexperienced caregivers, with effects sustained up to six months post-intervention. The findings highlight the value of community-based programs in enhancing the well-being of informal caregivers for individuals with high care demands.

Clàudia Curto-Romeu, Gerard Mora López, Ester Gavaldà Espelta, Núria Brunet Reverté, Maria Ferré Ferraté, Carme Martín Borràs, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Maria Del Mar Lleixà Fortuño, Elisabet Castro-Blanco, José Fernandez Sáez, Carina Aguilar Martín, Macarena Pozo Ariza, Carme Ferré Grau

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