Positive aspects of caregiving among informal caregivers of persons with dementia in the Asian context: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Positive aspects of caregiving are important coping resources for informal caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD). However, existing studies mostly focused on caregivers from western societies and less attention was paid to the potential cultural differences. This study aims to explore positive aspects of caregiving in the Asian context.

Methods

A qualitative methodology with semi-structured interviews was adopted. A total of 29 informal caregivers of PWD in Singapore were interviewed from Apr 2019 to Dec 2020. All the interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim for the analysis. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

The results revealed a total of three major themes with 11 sub-themes including: 1) positive aspects within self (

SUBMITTER: Yuan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883086 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature