The ATENción Plena en Enfermedad de Alzheimer (ATENEA-Mindfulness in Alzheimer's Disease) Program for Caregivers: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Alicia Sánchez-Pérez, Daniel Mendialdua-Canales, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Paula Peral-Gómez, Iris Juárez-Leal, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Paula Fernández-Pires, Inmaculada Zango-Martín, Inmaculada Abellán-Miralles, Pablo López-González, Desirée Valera-Gran, Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz, Alicia Sánchez-Pérez, Daniel Mendialdua-Canales, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Paula Peral-Gómez, Iris Juárez-Leal, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Paula Fernández-Pires, Inmaculada Zango-Martín, Inmaculada Abellán-Miralles, Pablo López-González, Desirée Valera-Gran, Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz

Abstract

A person affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD) gradually loses the ability to perform activities of daily living and becomes dependent on caregivers, thereby having a negative impact on the caregivers' quality of life. There is evidence that suggests that interventions aimed at caregivers, such as mindfulness, may be effective at reducing this burden and emotional issues, such as depression and anxiety, and improving their quality of life. However, there is a lack of consistency in the findings and conclusions remain tentative. In addition, as neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) of AD are major determinants of the caregiver's burden, these interventions should examine the relationship between these symptoms and caregiver outcomes. Importantly, to improve the design of therapeutic interventions for caregivers and complement the treatment of AD, aspects related to occupational performance and the participation of people with AD and their caregivers should also be considered. Therefore, this study will aim to examine first, the effects of a mindfulness-based program designed for caregivers on NPSs of AD and caregivers' anxiety and depression; second, the effects of this program on patients' functional capacity, cognitive performance, executive functions, and quality of life, and on caregivers' burden, quality of life, occupational balance, executive functions, psychological wellbeing, and self-compassion. We believe that the findings of this study will have significant implications for future healthcare strategies focused on improving the quality of life and wellbeing of caregivers.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; anxiety; caregiver; depression; mindfulness; neuropsychiatric symptoms; occupational performance.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Flowchart of participants in the ATENEA project. Abbreviations: AD, Alzheimer’s disease; MBHC, Mindfulness-Based Health Care.

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