Abstract

The study explored nine Korean informal caregiver's experiences for people living with dementia. The qualitative description was used to analyze in-depth interviews. Participants identified six caregiving difficulties and six strategies they used. The results indicates focus areas for interventions to help informal caregivers manage their distress and caregiving skills.

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

Sohyun Kim

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Sohyun Kim, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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Keywords:

Caregivers, Dementia, Qualitative Research

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45th Biennial Convention

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Korean Informal Caregivers' Experience for Family With Dementia: Difficulties and Strategies

Washington, DC, USA

The study explored nine Korean informal caregiver's experiences for people living with dementia. The qualitative description was used to analyze in-depth interviews. Participants identified six caregiving difficulties and six strategies they used. The results indicates focus areas for interventions to help informal caregivers manage their distress and caregiving skills.