Caregiving-related needs of family caregivers of older Singaporeans.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the extent and correlates of caregiving-related needs among family caregivers of Singaporeans aged 75+ with ≥1 activity of daily living limitations (care-recipients). METHODS: National survey data of 1181 care-recipient/caregiver dyads were used. Caregiver's report (yes/no) of 16 needs was assessed. Care-recipient and caregiver correlates of each need were determined through logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Caregiving-related needs were expressed by 42.3% caregivers. The most commonly reported need was keeping care-recipient safe at home (24.5%). Needs concerned with caring for care-recipients were more frequent than those concerned with the caregiver's own needs. The most frequent correlate was care-recipient's extent of mood impairment (associated with 13 needs). CONCLUSION: Caregivers should not neglect themselves when engaging in care provision. Families and service providers should explore whether reported lack of needs reflects limited awareness and/or under-reporting.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ajay, S; Østbye, T; Malhotra, R
Published Date
- March 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 36 / 1
Start / End Page
- E8 - E13
PubMed ID
- 28191735
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1741-6612
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/ajag.12370
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Australia