ArticleBMC geriatrics2022
Family caregiver quality of life and the care provided to older people living with dementia: qualitative analyses of caregiver interviews.
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- Achieving Family-Integrated Care for Older Patients with Major Neurodegenerative and Mental Health Conditions: A Systematic Review of Intervention Characteristics and Outcomes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
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- Caregiver burden, mental health, quality of life and self-efficacy of family caregivers of persons with dementia in Malaysia: baseline results of a psychoeducational intervention study.BMC geriatrics · 2024Trial
- Role Overload and Health Among Family Caregivers of Older Persons in the United States: Does Religious Attendance Matter?Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- From Overload to Understanding: How Caregivers Experience and Use Information in Dementia Counselling.Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society · 2026Article
- Supportive care needs and quality of life in caregivers of cancer patients receiving home-based palliative care: a serial mediation model.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- The Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Health of the Spousal Caregiver.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Mental health promotion strategies for minority older adults in highland areas during disease outbreaks: a qualitative exploration.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Measurement instruments for assessing support needs of dementia caregivers: a COSMIN-based systematic review protocol.BMJ open · 2026Article
- The experience of long-term care staff caring for people with dementia in low- and middle-income Countries (LMICs): A qualitative evidence synthesis.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Article
- Trajectories of Psychological Detachment and Associated Factors Among Family Caregivers of Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Postoperative Chemotherapy.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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- The Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Anticipatory Grief and Quality of Life in Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Challenges and coping strategies of family caregivers of older adults with dementia in Africa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Assessing quality of life-a scoping review of studies presenting quality of life instruments for informal caregivers of persons with dementia.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Professional Support Through a Tailor-Made Mobile App to Reduce Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Race, Social Context, and Caregiving Intensity: Impact on Depressive Symptoms Among Spousal Caregivers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Lived experiences of caregivers with a family member living with a severe mental health condition in South Africa.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Using a Trauma-Informed Care Approach to Understand Family Caregivers' Experiences of Accessing Formal Supports in Dementia Care.Journal of family nursing · 2025Article
- Predicting Sleep Quality in Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients From Diverse Populations Using Wearable Sensor Data.Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundWhile studies have examined the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers for people living with dementia, it is not yet clear how these caregivers' quality of life affects their ability to meet the care demands of their loved ones. The purpose of the study was to explore caregivers' perceived quality of life in relation with the care provided to persons with dementia.
methodsTwenty-three caregivers participated in this study. These caregivers participated in focus groups or one-on-one interviews after completing questionnaires regarding their own quality of life as well as the care provided to their loved ones with dementia. The interview and focus group transcripts were analyzed using qualitative description methodology.
resultsRegarding the relationship between caregiver QoL and the care provided to older people with dementia, the following themes were derived: (1) needs of the person with dementia; (2) caregivers' ability to cope with progressing needs of the care recipient; (3) availability and accessibility of support for the caregiver; (4) unmet needs of the caregiver; and (5) ability of the caregiver to meet their own progressing needs as the condition of the care recipient deteriorates.
conclusionsFindings from this study suggest that caregiver quality of life is important for the care they provide to their loved ones living with dementia. The study highlights the need for the provision of much needed support for caregivers and older people living with dementia. These issues are particularly important during and post-pandemic.
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