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Table 4 Burden, depression, QoL and No. of significant effects

From: Psychosocial interventions to support the mental health of informal caregivers of persons living with dementia – a systematic literature review

Category

Outcomes and No. of significant effects (total; %)

Burden

Depression

Quality of life

Psychoeducation

5/13 (38.5%)

4/11 (36.4%)

3/11 (27.3%)

Leisure & physical

3/4 (75%)

0/3 (−)

1/3 (33.3%)

Counselling

2/5 (40%)

1/4 (25%)

1/6 (16.7%)

Cognitive behavioural

2/4 (50%)

4/6 (66.7%)

0/1 (−)

Befriending & peer support

0/2 (−)

Total

12/26 (46.2%)

9/24 (37.5%)

5/23 (21.7%)