Understanding Intensive Caregiving
Author Information
Author(s): Maulod Ad, Farhan Nur ‘Atiqah Mohd, Rouse Sasha, Malhotra Rahul
Primary Institution: Duke-NUS Medical School
Hypothesis
How do intensive caregivers find rewards despite their burdens?
Conclusion
Intensive caregivers experience significant burdens but also report high rewards, often linked to spiritual beliefs.
Supporting Evidence
- Intensive caregivers reported benefits similar to or greater than other caregiver archetypes.
- Spiritual beliefs play a significant role in how intensive caregivers cope with their burdens.
- Caregivers negotiate meaning from their experiences to find rewards in their roles.
Takeaway
Some caregivers feel really stressed but also find joy in helping others, often because they believe it brings them spiritual rewards.
Methodology
A one-year longitudinal qualitative study exploring the experiences of caregivers.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported experiences of caregivers.
Limitations
The study may not capture all caregiver experiences outside the selected archetypes.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers of older adults in Singapore.
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