Abstract

This descriptive quantitative intervention study is to determine if there is a relationship between self-compassion, increase in caregiver knowledge of dementia care, and improvement of quality of life. Rural caregivers of a person with early-stage dementia will be recruited for this five-week intervention.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Dorothy J. Dunn, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, AHN-BC, School of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA; Michael J. McCarthy, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA; Yolanda E. Garcia, PhD, College of Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Alzheimer's Dementia, Rural Caregivers, Self-compassion

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Will a self-compassion intervention improve rural caregivers of persons with early-stage dementia quality of life?

Washington, DC, USA

This descriptive quantitative intervention study is to determine if there is a relationship between self-compassion, increase in caregiver knowledge of dementia care, and improvement of quality of life. Rural caregivers of a person with early-stage dementia will be recruited for this five-week intervention.