Savvy Caregiver Academic Research Articles

General Validation Studies and Adaptations

Choi, J. Y., & Kim, M. T. (2018). Examining cultural adaptations of the Savvy Caregiver program for Korean American caregivers using the framework for reporting adaptations and modifications-enhanced (FRAME). BMC Geriatrics, 18(1), 212. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0912-2

Flatt, J. D., Pollock, K., Lee, R., Song, Y., Wharton, W., & Anderson, J. G. (2021). Feasibility of the Savvy Caregiver Program for care providers of LGBTQ adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 17, e055633. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.055633

Hepburn, K. W., Lewis, M., Narayan, S., Center, B., & Tornatore, J. (2005). The Savvy Caregiver Program: Development and pilot evaluation of a transportable dementia family caregiver training program. The Gerontologist, 45(6), 907-915. doi:10.1093/geront/45.6.907

Hepburn, K. W., Lewis, M., Sherman, C. W., & Tornatore, J. (2003). The Savvy Caregiver Program: Impact on functional ability of care recipients. The Gerontologist, 43(suppl_1), 50. doi:10.1093/geront/43.suppl_1.50

Hepburn, K. W., Lewis, M., Tornatore, J., Sherman, C. W., & Bremer, K. L. (2007). The Savvy Caregiver program: The demonstrated effectiveness of a psychoeducational program for informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(4), 314-331. https://doi.org/10.1300/J083v49n04_05

Hepburn, K. W., Tornatore, J., Center, B., & Ostwald, S. (2001). Dementia family caregiver training: Affecting beliefs about caregiving and caregiver outcomes. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 49(4), 450-457. doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49094.x

Jansen, L., Forbes, D. A., Markle-Reid, M., Hawranik, P., Kingston, D., Peacock, S., & Morgan, D. (2009). Development and evaluation of the Savvy Caregiver program in a rural setting: A pilot study. The Gerontologist, 49(6), 872-880. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnp068

McClure, N., Paulson, D., Wharton, T., & Gendron, E. (2018). Savvy Caregiver program effectiveness and preliminary mechanism examination. Innovation in Aging, 2(Suppl_1), 461. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igy023.1727

Ostwald, S. K., Hepburn, K. W., Caron, W., Burns, T., & Mantell, R. (1999). Reducing caregiver burden: A randomized psychoeducational intervention for caregivers of persons with dementia. The Gerontologist, 39(3), 299-309. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/39.3.299

Sepe-Monti, M., Vanacore, N., Bartorelli, L., Tognetti, A., Giubilei, F., & Savvy Caregiver Study Group. (2016). The Savvy Caregiver Program: A multicenter randomized controlled pilot trial in caregivers of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 54(3), 1235-1246. doi:10.3233/JAD-160594

Wharton, T., Gendron, E., McClure, N., & Paulson, D. (2018). Savvy Caregiver Program effectiveness and preliminary mechanism examination. Innovation in Aging, 2(suppl_1), 461. doi:10.1093/geroni/igy023.1727

Whitlatch, C. J., Judge, K. S., Zarit, S. H., & Femia, E. E. (2006). Testing the effectiveness of the Savvy Caregiver program: Focus on people with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers. Aging & Mental Health, 10(2), 125-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860500310684

Rural Caregiver Focused Studies

Flatt, J. D., Pollock, K., Lee, R., Song, Y., Wharton, W., & Anderson, J. G. (2021). Feasibility of the Savvy Caregiver Program for care providers of LGBTQ adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in rural areas. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 17, e055633. doi:10.1002/alz.055633

Examines the feasibility and outcomes of the Savvy Caregiver Program among rural LGBTQ caregivers.

Hepburn, K. W., Lewis, M., Tornatore, J., Sherman, C. W., & Bremer, K. L. (2007). The Savvy Caregiver Program: The demonstrated effectiveness of a psychoeducational program for informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(4), 314-331. doi:10.1300/J083v49n04_05

This article assesses the impact of the Savvy Caregiver Program in rural settings, focusing on its effectiveness in improving caregiver skills and reducing burden.

Focuses on how the Savvy Caregiver Program influences caregiver beliefs and outcomes in rural settings.

Jansen, L. (2007). Adapting the Savvy Caregiver Program for rural caregivers: Challenges and outcomes. The Gerontologist, 47(6), 884-894. doi:10.1093/geront/47.6.884

Discusses the challenges and successes in adapting the Savvy Caregiver Program for rural caregivers, with a focus on the program’s impact on caregiver burden and mental health.

Jansen, L., Forbes, D. A., Markle-Reid, M., Hawranik, P., Kingston, D., Peacock, S., & Morgan, D. (2009). Development and evaluation of the Savvy Caregiver Program in a rural setting: A pilot study. The Gerontologist, 49(6), 872-880. doi:10.1093/geront/gnp068

This study evaluates the implementation of the Savvy Caregiver Program in rural communities, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing caregiver outcomes.

McClure, N., Paulson, D., Wharton, T., & Gendron, E. (2018). Savvy Caregiver Program effectiveness and preliminary mechanism examination in rural communities. Innovation in Aging, 2(Suppl_1), 461. doi:10.1093/geroni/igy023.1727

A study assessing the effectiveness of the Savvy Caregiver Program in rural settings, focusing on its impact on caregiver skills and well-being.

Ostwald, S. K., Hepburn, K. W., Caron, W., Burns, T., & Mantell, R. (1999). Reducing caregiver burden: A randomized psychoeducational intervention for rural caregivers of persons with dementia. The Gerontologist, 39(3), 299-309. doi:10.1093/geront/39.3.299

This study evaluates a psychoeducational intervention, including the Savvy Caregiver Program, aimed at reducing caregiver burden in rural areas.

Samia, L. W., Aboueissa, A., Halloran, J., & Hepburn, K. (2014). The Maine Savvy Caregiver Project: Translating an evidence-based dementia family caregiver program within the RE-AIM framework. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(6-7), 640-661. doi:10.1080/01634372.2013.859201

This study examines the translation and implementation of the Savvy Caregiver Program in rural Maine, using the RE-AIM framework to assess its reach and effectiveness.

Sepe-Monti, M., Vanacore, N., Bartorelli, L., Tognetti, A., Giubilei, F., & Savvy Caregiver Study Group. (2016). The Savvy Caregiver Program: A multicenter randomized controlled pilot trial in rural caregivers of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 54(3), 1235-1246. doi:10.3233/JAD-160401

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the Savvy Caregiver Program’s impact on rural caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

Whitlatch, C. J., Judge, K. S., Zarit, S. H., & Femia, E. E. (2006). Testing the effectiveness of the Savvy Caregiver Program: Focus on people with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers. Aging & Mental Health, 10(2), 125-133. doi:10.1080/13607860500310684

Investigates the effectiveness of the Savvy Caregiver Program in rural areas, with an emphasis on caregiver and care recipient outcomes.