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Post-Intervention Referral Service (PIRS): Supporting Families of People With Dementia After a Psychoeducational Program

Several programs have been developed to help families cope with the challenges of living with and caring for a relative with dementia; in general, outcomes are positive but tend to decrease after 6 months. This study reports a Post-Intervention Referral Service (PIRS) that was performed 6 months after families’ (living with and caring for a relative with dementia) participation in a psychoeducational program (proFamilies-dementia). PIRS provides each family a social worker to help them in their needs (by direct help or referral). The sample comprises five families (six members) and five social workers. Both social workers and families were inter-viewed on PIRS use and perceived benefits. Thematic analysis was performed. Main findings show that three families contacted one social worker. Families perceived a few benefits, including the guarantee of help whenever necessary and the dissipation of doubts and uncertainties; social workers’ perceived benefits include the provision of guidance and support to the families. PIRS is a promising service that needs further development, but it seems to have the potential to promote a collaborative network where different professionals (e.g., psychologists, occupational and physical therapists) can work together to offer integrated support to people with dementia and their families.