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Dissertation
Stress, burden, challenges, and the experiences of caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
University of Iowa
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Iowa
Summer 2024
DOI: 10.25820/etd.007680
Abstract
This study explores the experiences of familial caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Familial caregivers include family members (i.e., adult children and spouses) and friends who are responsible for the well-being and care of this vulnerable population. As the US population continues to age, there will be a large increase in the need for family members to take on this caregiver role. Caregivers experience a unique configuration of burdens and stressors when providing care for persons with AD/ADRD. The variables examined included stress, burden, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and the challenges experienced by the caregiver. The instruments that were utilized in this study were the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Revised Memory and Behavior Checklist (RMBC). The quantitative analyses utilized includes four analyses of covariance (ANCOVA), a multiple linear regression, and a bivariate correlation. Open response questions provided a more in-depth understanding of the caregiver experience in this context. The results of this study aims to help counselors understand the issues and importance of supporting family caregivers as they navigate through the caregiving role.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Stress, burden, challenges, and the experiences of caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
- Creators
- Victoria Sima Maneev
- Contributors
- David K. Duys (Advisor)Susannah M. Wood (Committee Member)Pamela Wesely (Committee Member)Laura Gallo (Committee Member)Nai-Ching Chi (Committee Member)
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Counselor Education
- Date degree season
- Summer 2024
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- DOI
- 10.25820/etd.007680
- Number of pages
- xii, 107 pages
- Copyright
- Copyright 2024 Victoria Sima Maneev
- Language
- English
- Date submitted
- 07/23/2024
- Description illustrations
- Tables
- Description bibliographic
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-107).
- Public Abstract (ETD)
This study examined the experiences of family caregivers providing care for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). Given the aging population, the number of caregivers is expected to increase significantly. Caregivers face substantial stress and burden while managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). To understand these challenges, this study examined how burden stress, and disruptive behaviors impacted caregivers. Also, caregivers were asked about ways that they feel that counselors can support them. It is the hope that the results of this study will help counselors understand the issues that impact caregivers as well as ways that counselors can provide support to this population.
- Academic Unit
- Counselor Education
- Record Identifier
- 9984697940002771
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