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The impact of the quality of relationship on the experiences and wellbeing of caregivers of people with dementia
— a systematic review |
| Author(s) | Catherine Quinn, Linda Clare, Bob Woods |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 13, no 2, March 2009 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, March 2009 |
| Pages | pp 143-154 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Personal relationships ; Quality ; Informal care ; Well being ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | Relatively little attention has been given to the effects of caregiving context on the experience of family members providing care for people with dementia. This systematic review aims to examine the impact of caregiving on the quality of the relationship between caregiver and care recipient, and the impact of the quality of the relationship between the caregiver and the care recipient on the caregiver's and care recipient's well-being. 15 quantitative studies were identified that examined the quality of the relationship between caregivers and care recipients. In addition, pre-caregiving and current relationship quality appear to have an impact on a caregiver's well-being. The care recipient's needs for help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and level of behavioural problems were found to influence the caregiver's perceptions of relationship quality. Future research should examine both current and pre-caregiving relationship quality. A better understanding of the role of relationship quality in determining the outcomes of caregiving will aid the development of more effective interventions for carers. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090616205 A |
| Classmark | EA: DS: 59: P6: D:F:5HH: 64A |
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