Unraveling the subjective well-being of formal and informal caregivers for people with dementia: a comparative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both formal and informal caregivers play pivotal roles in long-term dementia care, demonstrating a shared dedication to providing comprehensive care and support for individuals with dementia. These two caregiver groups exhibit both similarities and differences in their caregiving experiences, contributing to variations in subjective well-being outcomes. However, limited research has compared the psychological well-being and self-rated health of these two caregiver groups, or explored the influencing factors. This knowledge gap hinders the development of targeted interventions and support strategies tailored to different caregiving contexts and informs supportive policymaking.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 440 caregivers of individuals with d

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800568 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature