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Caring and coping: the dementia caregivers.

Evridiki Papastavrou1, Haritini Tsangari, George Karayiannis

  • 1Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology, Nicosia, Cyprus, Greece. e.papastavrou@cut.ac.cy

Aging & Mental Health
|May 7, 2011
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Summary

Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients who use positive coping strategies experience less burden and depression. Developing these effective coping mechanisms is crucial for sustaining caregivers in their roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Caregiving for Alzheimer's patients leads to significant burden and depression.
  • Effective coping strategies can mitigate caregiver stress and improve well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the coping styles of Alzheimer's caregivers.
  • To examine the relationship between coping styles, caregiver burden, and depression.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional correlational study involving 172 caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
  • Utilized validated Greek versions of the Memory and Behaviour Problem Checklist, Burden Interview, Centre for Epidemiological studies-Depression scale, and Ways of Coping Questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Positive coping strategies showed a negative correlation with burden (r = -0.20) and a significant inverse relationship with depression (p < 0.01).
  • Wishful thinking strategies were positively related to burden (r = 0.16).
  • Regression analysis identified positive coping as a key predictor and moderator of depression, even when accounting for burden.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting positive coping strategies is essential for caregivers to sustain their role.
  • Interventions should focus on enhancing adaptive coping mechanisms among Alzheimer's caregivers.