Experiences of Family Caregivers Utilizing Care Support of Dementia Center

Kim, Chun-Gill; Kwon, Myung Soon; Lee, Young Hee

doi:10.7475/kjan.2018.30.3.314

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“…In detail, dementia families used more time in the area of ‘caring for adult families and household members with long-term care needs’. This is considered to be due to the longer caregiving time of dementia families for the elderly dementia patients ( Kim, Kwon & Lee, 2018 ). This excessive use of time for caring activities creates a time imbalance, which can worsen quality of life and cause health problems ( Jeon, 2011 ).…”

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“…This is emphasized by a survey, which showed that dementia patients require caretaking for an average of 5 h per day per person ( Kim et al, 2016 ). In order to take constant care of the elderly dementia patients, dementia families need to adjust their daily life according to the patients’ schedule, which disrupts their time allocation and performance of daily living ( Kim, Kwon & Lee, 2018 ). The limitation of time usage in dementia families leads to the reduction or severance of their social relationships, which has a negative impact on the caregiving process ( Ryu et al, 2018 ).…”

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Time usage analysis according to occupational area and satisfaction level in family caregivers of dementia patients

Jang¹,

Jang²,

Park³

2023

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Background This study was designed to investigate the difference between the family caregivers of dementia patients (hereafter referred to as dementia family) and the non-family caregivers of dementia patients (hereafter referred to as non-dementia family) in terms of time usage. Methodology A total of 102 dementia families who responded to the ‘time use survey’ in 2019 were enrolled in the study. 101 non-dementia families include families who did not respond to the ‘dementia’ item, and simple random sampling was performed. Time usage according to occupational area and satisfaction level were analyzed based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework-Fourth Edition (OTPF-4). Statistical analyses were completed using IBM SPSS 25. The data was analyzed by using frequency analysis and independent two-sample t-test. A level of p < 0.05 was used as a cut-off for statistical significance. Results As for the time consumption by occupational area of dementia families and non-dementia families, dementia families spent more time than non-dementia families in instrumental daily life activities. The increase in the time for instrumental activities of daily living, including the time for caring for dementia patients, may lead to changes in time use for members of the family with dementia. By comparing the time usage by occupational area according to gender within the dementia families, it was possible to find out the difference between male and female instrumental daily activities and health care time use. The difference in time use according to gender showed that women took on more caring roles than men, and actually spent more time than men. Conclusion The amount of time used between the dementia family and the non-dementia family differed according to the group and gender. These results suggest that dementia can cause changes in the time usage of dementia family. Therefore, this study recognizes the need for efficient use of time for dementia families and suggests that there is a need for a balanced use of time according to gender.

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Time usage analysis according to occupational area and satisfaction level in family caregivers of dementia patients

Jang¹,

Jang²,

Park³

2023

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“…Older adults with dementia find it difficult to learn new things or adapt to unfamiliar environments on their own, and as dementia progresses, it becomes difficult to independently perform basic daily activities, such as toilet management, meals, and medication management, so careful care is required. Care includes protection, which includes not only satisfying the physical needs of the older adults with dementia but also emotional aspects, including interest in and intimacy with the older adult with dementia [4]. Most caregivers of older adults with dementia who need a lot of care are family members [5].…”

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Factors influencing the caring behaviors of primary family caregivers of older adults with dementia: A cross-sectional study

Kim,

Jang

2024

J Korean Gerontol Nurs

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Purpose: This study aims to identify factors influencing the caring behavior of the primary caregivers of older adults with dementia at home. Methods: A total of 125 primary family caregivers, responsible for the care of older adults with dementia across eight dementia care centers, participated in the study. Data were collected from August 1 through September 8, 2022, and analyzed using t-tests, analysis of variance, the Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results: Participants had a mean age of 47.4±14.2 years, and the mean score for caring behavior was 3.89±0.40. Caring behavior was influenced by the availability of help (β=.22, p=.015), the educational level of older adults with dementia (middle school β=.32, p=.008; high school β=.24, p=.045), care experience evaluation (β=.21, p=.023), and family resilience (β=.22, p=.014). The explanatory power was 25.4% (F=6.27, p<.001, adjusted R²=.25). Conclusion: To enhance the caring behavior of primary caregivers for older adults with dementia at home, nursing interventions that positively impact dementia care experiences are necessary. Regular access to community resources for assistance is crucial. Additionally, programs should be developed to strengthen family resilience, enabling family members to support each other during challenging situations. Emphasizing education is essential to enhance awareness of care aspects among primary caregivers of older adults with dementia.

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“…21 So far, studies on the effects of the dementia support center (Korean center name “dementia relief center”) project include a study that confirmed the effect on the empowerment and dementia attitude of a dementia family after applying a family support program at one dementia relief center, 22 and another on the experience of care support in a dementia relief center for family caregivers. 23 Previous studies suggest that dementia family caregiver intervention can be important. However, the level of evidence in various system contexts should be improved.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community-Based Dementia Caregiver Intervention on Caregiving Burden, Depression, and Attitude Toward Dementia: A Quasi‐experimental Study

Lee¹,

Seo²,

Choo³

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Objective Accumulating evidence of the effects of dementia caregiving on individuals, society, and health has generated intervention studies to reduce the stress among family caregivers of people with dementia. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a family support program, community-based dementia caregiver intervention (CDCI), among family caregivers of people with dementia compared with a control group (no intervention). Patients and Methods This study is a quasi-experimental, non-randomized controlled trial conducted in six dementia relief centers of a community healthcare center in Korea. Family caregivers of 83 patients with dementia were recruited; of these 78 were included in the final study, with 40 in the intervention group and 38 in the control group. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare the mean difference in the scores of the total short-form Zarit Burden Interview (SZBI), personal strain, role strain, depression, and attitude between the groups. Results Compared with controls, in the intervention group, the adjusted mean score of personal strain (F = 4.353, t = 0.041) and attitude toward dementia (F = 10.284, t = 0.002) differed significantly after the intervention, with a small to moderate effect. There was no significant difference in the total SZBI, role strain, or depression mean score. Conclusion The findings suggest that CDCI may be an effective intervention strategy to reduce personal strain and enhance the attitudes of family caregivers of people with dementia.

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Experiences of Family Caregivers Utilizing Care Support of Dementia Center

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Time usage analysis according to occupational area and satisfaction level in family caregivers of dementia patients

Time usage analysis according to occupational area and satisfaction level in family caregivers of dementia patients

Factors influencing the caring behaviors of primary family caregivers of older adults with dementia: A cross-sectional study

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community-Based Dementia Caregiver Intervention on Caregiving Burden, Depression, and Attitude Toward Dementia: A Quasi‐experimental Study

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