Relationship quality perceived by family caregivers of people with dementia in the context of a psychoeducational intervention: A qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caring for a person with dementia can be a challenging experience, often associated with chronic stress and a heavy burden on family caregivers. Dementia also impacts the relationship between the caregiver and the person with dementia. The quality of this relationship is, in turn, an important factor influencing the well-being of both dyad members. The psychoeducational intervention "Learning to feel better . . . and help better" has shown positive results regarding family caregivers' subjective burden, psychological distress, and self-efficacy. However, relationship quality has not been addressed in the context of this intervention.

Methods

A longitudinal constructivist grounded theory approach was used to explore relationship quality as perceived by caregivers,

SUBMITTER: Kipfer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475760 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature