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Mariam Al-Nasser1, Amjad Al-Nasser2
1Department of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Caregiver knowledge and memory significantly boost satisfaction for those caring for Alzheimer's patients. Improving these factors can enhance lifestyle and overall well-being for family caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Family caregivers, termed second victims (SVs), provide crucial support to relatives with chronic conditions like Alzheimer's.
- Understanding SV satisfaction is vital for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a new customer satisfaction model tailored for second victims (SVs).
- To identify key factors influencing SV satisfaction, specifically focusing on Alzheimer's caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Adapted the American Customer Satisfaction Model, incorporating knowledge, empathy, memory, and lifestyle as predictors.
- Utilized partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) for analysis.
- Collected data from 154 Alzheimer's caregivers over three months.
Main Results:
- Caregiver knowledge and memory positively and significantly impact SV satisfaction.
- Memory and lifestyle were found to influence empathy, suggesting a link between personal reflection, routines, and emotional connection.
- Findings highlight the importance of cognitive resources and caregiving competence.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a validated model for understanding and improving SV satisfaction.
- Identified factors (knowledge, memory, empathy, lifestyle) offer a framework for targeted caregiver interventions.
- Results can increase caregiver awareness, improve lifestyle, and enhance satisfaction in Alzheimer's caregiving.
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