Living with loss: Dementia and the family caregiver

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Moyle, W
Edwards, H
Clinton, M
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2002
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Two focus group interviews with 15 relatives,
investigated family caregivers’ perceptions of having a
relative in a dementia care unit. Data analysis revealed
the significant theme of living with loss. The results
demonstrate that the burden of care giving creates
growing stress and tension that continues even when
the family member is placed into a residential care
setting. The findings suggest that health professionals
must be prepared to assist family members with the
anticipatory grieving of losses that accrue with the
changing relationship with the relative and health
care staff. Furthermore, there is a need to look for ...
View more >Two focus group interviews with 15 relatives, investigated family caregivers’ perceptions of having a relative in a dementia care unit. Data analysis revealed the significant theme of living with loss. The results demonstrate that the burden of care giving creates growing stress and tension that continues even when the family member is placed into a residential care setting. The findings suggest that health professionals must be prepared to assist family members with the anticipatory grieving of losses that accrue with the changing relationship with the relative and health care staff. Furthermore, there is a need to look for a means of helping and supporting family caregivers so that they can develop a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in their care giving role.
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View more >Two focus group interviews with 15 relatives, investigated family caregivers’ perceptions of having a relative in a dementia care unit. Data analysis revealed the significant theme of living with loss. The results demonstrate that the burden of care giving creates growing stress and tension that continues even when the family member is placed into a residential care setting. The findings suggest that health professionals must be prepared to assist family members with the anticipatory grieving of losses that accrue with the changing relationship with the relative and health care staff. Furthermore, there is a need to look for a means of helping and supporting family caregivers so that they can develop a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in their care giving role.
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Journal Title
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
Volume
19
Issue
3
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Subject
Nursing