A TYPOLOGY OF CARE-RELATED CHALLENGES THAT EMERGE FROM DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ PHYSICAL PAIN
2024
Challenges Faced by Dementia Family Caregivers with Physical Pain
Sample size: 25
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Author Information
Author(s): Turner Shelbie, Mindlis Irina, Reid M Carrington, Pillemer Karl
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine
Hypothesis
What care-related challenges emerge from physical pain experienced by dementia family caregivers?
Conclusion
The study identified three interrelated categories of caregiving challenges that arise from physical pain among dementia family caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers experience physical pain that affects their quality of life.
- Pain is linked to difficulties in performing caregiving tasks.
- Three categories of caregiving challenges were identified: physical, psychological/emotional, and family/relational.
Takeaway
Caregivers of people with dementia often feel pain, which makes it hard for them to take care of their loved ones and can lead to other problems like stress and family issues.
Methodology
The study used semi-structured, in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to identify caregiving challenges.
Participant Demographics
Dementia family caregivers living with persistent pain.
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