Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2010;12(2):142-153.
사회적 지지 프로그램이 재가 치매노인 돌봄 제공자의 부담감과 안녕에 미치는 효과
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Abstract
Purpose This study was done to develop a social support program for caregivers of elders with dementia and
to examine the effects of this program on reducing burden and increasing well-being in caregivers. Methods
Participants included 37 caregivers for elders with dementia (intervention group: 18, control group: 19). The
independent variable was the social support program and dependent variables were caregiver burden and
well-being. Well-being was evaluated as a scoring of quality of life, life satisfaction and health status. The
intervention group participated in the social support program for 10 weeks. This program included emotional,
informational and material support, and respite care. Results Burden and health problems in the intervention
group were significantly decreased compared to the control group. Quality of life and life satisfaction in the
intervention group were significantly increased. Conclusion The findings indicate that the social support program
was an effective intervention in reducing caregiver burden and improving well-being. The program developed for
this study may be useful to nurses when helping caregivers of patients with various chronic illnesses and should
be added to comprehensive nursing service.
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