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

• 발행기관: 한국노인간호학회
• 저자명: Da-Mi Kim Hye-Young Jang
• 간행물 정보: 『노인간호학회지』제26권 제2호, 146~157쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.05.31

국문 초록

Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors influencing the caring behaviors 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: Nursing interventions that positively impact dementia care experiences are necessary to enhance the caring behavior of primary caregivers for older adults with dementia at home. 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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Caregivers Home nursing Resilience, Psychological Social support