Journal article
A feasibility study of the impact of a communication-skills course, ‘Empowered Conversations’, for care partners of people living with dementia
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine the feasibility, acceptability and impact of an experiential course for family care partners of people living with dementia, Empowered Conversations (EC). This study aimed to assess the impact of participation in an EC course on care partner stress levels, communication and mentalization (a form of relational-based empathy).
METHOD: This study uses an uncontrolled pre-post-follow-up design. Follow-up was at 4-months after …
Authors
Morris L; Innes A; Smith E; Williamson T; McEvoy P
Journal
Dementia, Vol. 20, No. 8, pp. 2838–2850
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
11 2021
DOI
10.1177/14713012211018929
ISSN
1471-3012