Cluster RCT of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Support Caregivers of Older Adults in Hong Kong

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Caregivers of Older Adults is designed to be implemented in a group setting with 12 to 15 caregivers in a group. It consists of 6 weekly sessions, and each session lasts for 90 minutes to 120 minutes. The content of the intervention is based on lifestyle intervention, CBT and effective communication skills. Home practices will be assigned to the participants in between each weekly session.

The control group receives 6 weekly education sessions on useful healthcare information (mental health, physical health, health ageing and dementia). Each session lasts for 90 minutes to 120 minutes.