Effectiveness of a health education program for people with dementia and their family caregivers: An intervention by nurse practitioners

This study assesses the effectiveness of a health education program on caregiving outcomes for people with dementia and their families. This quasi-experimental study involved 250 people with dementia and their family caregivers. Behavioral problems in people with dementia were assessed using the Chinese version of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory-community form. Family caregiver outcomes were measured using the Agitation Management Self-Efficacy Scale, Caregiver Preparedness Scale, Competence Scale, and Community Resource Awareness and Utilization Assessment. Following the intervention, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in terms of self-efficacy, preparedness, competence, and awareness and utilization of community resources among family caregivers. Additionally, the experimental group exhibited lower levels of behavioral problems among people with dementia. This study helped improve caregiving outcomes for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Therefore, outpatient healthcare providers can utilize these findings to enhance care for this population. •Assess effectiveness of a health education program on caregiving outcomes•Study involved 250 people with dementia and their caregivers.•Experimental group showed lower levels of behavioral problems.•Study helped improve caregiving outcomes for people with dementia.