The Impact of Perceived Knowledge of Dementia on Caregiver Burden
Schindler M, Engel S, Rupprecht R (2012)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Accepted
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2012
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Original Authors: Schindler Manuel, Engel Sabine, Rupprecht Roland
Publisher: Hogrefe
Book Volume: 25
Pages Range: 127-134
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1024/1662-9647/a000062
Abstract
This study centered around 131 caregivers and their recipients to investigate whether the caregiver’s perceived knowledge of dementia may be a factor in reducing caregiver burden. We developed a questionnaire to measure this kind of knowledge. A significant relationship was shown between perceived knowledge and caregiver burden. Our multivariate analysis furthermore demonstrated that the caregivers’ self-assessed state of health also has a significant influence. A second regression model included the different aspects of perceived knowledge of our questionnaire and showed that certain aspects of perceived knowledge, especially concerning existing professional help services, noncognitive symptoms of dementia, and the importance of not neglecting one’s own personal needs, has an positive impact on caregiver burden.
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APA:
Schindler, M., Engel, S., & Rupprecht, R. (2012). The Impact of Perceived Knowledge of Dementia on Caregiver Burden. GeroPsych, 25(3), 127-134. https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000062
MLA:
Schindler, Manuel, Sabine Engel, and Roland Rupprecht. "The Impact of Perceived Knowledge of Dementia on Caregiver Burden." GeroPsych 25.3 (2012): 127-134.
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