Current status of positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of dementia patients:the influencing factors
Objective To investigate the current status of positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of patients with de-mentia,to analyze the influencing factors,and to provide a reference for implementation of interventions aiming at promoting posi-tive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers.Methods A total of 201 family caregivers of dementia patients were selected from the neurology clinic and memory clinic of 3 tertiary 3A hospitals and 3 communities,in Jinan city.The participants were sur-veyed by using the general information questionnaire,the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Scale,the Chinese Family Caregiver Self-Efficacy Questionnaire,the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview,the Depression Self-rating Scale,and the Social Support Rating Scale.Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the influencing factors of positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of patients with dementia.Results The family caregivers scored(31.20±2.75)points in posi-tive aspects of caregiving.The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that caregiver gender,education level,personal monthly income,knowledge of dementia,self-efficacy,burden of caregiving,and level of social support were influencing factors of positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of patients with dementia(all P＜0.05).Conclusion The positive aspects of caregiving among family caregivers of patients with dementia were at a moderate level.Nursing staff should pay atten-tion to the positive feelings of caregivers.By improving caregivers'dementia knowledge and skills,enhancing their self-efficacy,reducing burden of caregiving,and strengthening social support,the positive aspects of family caregivers can be promoted,thereby improving the quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers as well.
dementiafamily caregiverspositive aspectsburden of caregivingcaregiving skillsself-efficacydepres-sionsocial support
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