SATISFACTION IN DEMENTIA AND STROKE CAREGIVERS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Mayor, MS (Author) Other; Ribeiro, O (Author) Other; Constança Paúl (Author) ICBAS

Journal

Title: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Vol. 17

Pages: 620-624

ISSN: 0104-1169

Publisher: University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing Organisation

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Authenticus ID: P-003-GHS

DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692009000500004

Abstract (EN): Informal caregiving to the elderly is associated with the presence of both difficulties and positive rewards, but the latter have been considered less systematically in gerontological literature. In this cross-sectional study, we compared satisfaction of caregivers of demented (n=70) and stroke patients (n=44) by means of the Carer's Assessment of Satisfaction Index (CASI) and also compared their depression levels. Findings revealed the presence of satisfaction deriving from intrapersonal dynamics (elderly as main beneficiary) and from interpersonal dynamics (caregiver as main beneficiary) in dementia situations, and the presence of satisfaction deriving from intrapersonal dynamics (caregiver as main beneficiary) in stroke situations. Both subgroups of caregivers revealed similar yet significant levels of depression. The need for a better understanding of satisfaction experiences in dementia and stroke caregivers is highlighted.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5