Caregiving management needs and predictors for family caregivers of persons with dementia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers of persons with dementia are faced with complex caregiving management needs. This study had two aims: (1) to identify caregiving management needs of family caregivers of persons with dementia and (2) identify any variables that might influence these needs.

Methods

This cross-sectional study recruited family caregivers of persons with dementia (N = 250) through referrals from clinicians at a dementia outpatient clinic in Northern Taiwan. Data were collected with a 32-item researcher-developed instrument, the Caregiving Management Needs Scale (CMNS), to identify management needs specific to family caregivers of persons with dementia. The CMNS was comprised of questions about the types of assistance or support family caregivers would like to receive

SUBMITTER: Huang HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363448 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature