Effect of monthly training meetings about level of knowledge for dementia caregivers in Lima, Peru: preliminary results
Belen Custodio, Diego Chambergo‐Michilot, Rosa Montesinos, Katherine Agüero, Graciet Verástegui, Nilton Custodio · 2025
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Belen Custodio and co-authors report early results of a training program for dementia caregivers in Lima, Peru, in a 2025 study. Trained caregivers give better care and burn out less, yet knowledge levels in poorer countries are little studied. The program, a monthly virtual meeting led by a health worker, covers dementia types, behavior management, non-drug measures, and caregiver well-being.
So far forty-six caregivers have taken a twenty-five-item true-or-false knowledge test, and the trained and untrained groups scored about two points apart. Over sixty-five percent of all caregivers missed questions on early symptoms, late-stage care, and behavior handling. The authors say training helps, but those weak topics need a new approach.
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| CREATOR | Belen Custodio, Diego Chambergo‐Michilot, Rosa Montesinos, Katherine Agüero, Graciet Verástegui, Nilton Custodio |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 2 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |