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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research investigates the relationship between telehealth guidance services and depressive symptoms in family caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment.

May 6, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Can the Use of Telehealth Guidance Services Reduce Depressive Symptoms Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment? A Moderated-Mediation Model

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LLLi LiHangzhou City University HZHao ZhouHangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention XGXiaorong GaoHangzhou City University

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Cross-sectional survey shows telehealth services improve caregiving competence in older adults, indicating potential mental health benefits.

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This research investigates the relationship between telehealth guidance services and depressive symptoms in family caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment.
Cross-sectional survey of 491 family caregivers
Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis performed
Linear regression analysis used to assess relationships
Moderated-mediating-effect analysis conducted
Only 17.31% of participants used telehealth services
Telehealth use positively associated with caregiving competence
Both telehealth use and caregiving competence negatively associated with depressive symptoms
Psychological resilience moderates the link between caregiving competence and depressive symptoms

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69faa2b504f884e66b5333ae https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14091234

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Cross-sectional survey shows telehealth services improve caregiving competence in older adults, indicating potential mental health benefits.

Can the Use of Telehealth Guidance Services Reduce Depressive Symptoms Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment? A Moderated-Mediation Model

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Can the Use of Telehealth Guidance Services Reduce Depressive Symptoms Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment? A Moderated-Mediation Model

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