"The Filter is Kind of Broken": Family Caregivers' Attributions About Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common, often challenging to manage, and may erode caregivers' well-being. Few studies have explored caregivers' perspectives of what causes these behaviors, but such attributions may be important-particularly if they negatively impact the care dyad. This study examined causal attributions about BPSD among individuals caring for a family member with dementia.

Design

In-depth qualitative data were obtained from family caregivers of older adults with dementia.

Setting

As part of a larger study (NINR R01NR014200), four focus groups were conducted with caregivers by an experienced facilitator.

Participants

A total of 26 family caregivers participated in the four focus groups.

Measurements

SUBMITTER: Polenick CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6619504 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature