Satisfaction in dementia and stroke caregivers: a comparative study

Authors

  • Margarida Sotto Mayor UNIFAI; Centro Universitário Assunção
  • Oscar Ribeiro UNIFAI; Centro Universitário Assunção
  • Constança Paúl Universidade do Porto; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000500004

Keywords:

personal satisfaction, caregivers, aged, Alzheimer disease, stroke

Abstract

Informal caregiving to the elderly is associated with the presence of both difficulties and positive rewards, but the latter have been considered less systematically in gerontological literature. In this cross-sectional study, we compared satisfaction of caregivers of demented (n=70) and stroke patients (n=44) by means of the Carer's Assessment of Satisfaction Index (CASI) and also compared their depression levels. Findings revealed the presence of satisfaction deriving from intrapersonal dynamics (elderly as main beneficiary) and from interpersonal dynamics (caregiver as main beneficiary) in dementia situations, and the presence of satisfaction deriving from intrapersonal dynamics (caregiver as main beneficiary) in stroke situations. Both subgroups of caregivers revealed similar yet significant levels of depression. The need for a better understanding of satisfaction experiences in dementia and stroke caregivers is highlighted.

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Published

2009-10-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 5 (2009)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Mayor, M. S., Ribeiro, O., & Paúl, C. (2009). Satisfaction in dementia and stroke caregivers: a comparative study. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(5), 620-624. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000500004