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0128/2015 - Factors influencing quality of life of family caregivers of the elderly with dementia
Fatores que influenciam a qualidade de vida do cuidador familiar do idoso com demência

Author:

• Lírica Salluz Mattos Pereira - Pereira, L. S. M. - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Escola de Enfermagem - <liricamattos@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Sônia Maria Soares - Soares, SM - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) / Escola de Enfermagem (EEUFMG) , Enfermagem Básica - <smsoares.bhz@terra.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3161-717X

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

The worsening of symptoms in dementia leads to loss of autonomy and independence of the elderly. This scenario assumes that a family member will assume the caregiver functions, which can interfere with your quality of life (QOL). This research is an integrative review that aimed to analyze the available evidence on the factors that influence quality of life of family caregivers of seniors with dementia. Articles were published in the databases BDENF data, LILACS and MEDLINE. We identified 477 studies, of which 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the sample of this review. It was found that the factors that influence quality of life of caregivers are depression; poor sleep quality; type of dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms; support, social support and access to health services; leisure; problems of pre-existing health; interventions for caregiver training and spirituality. It is suggested that the nurse identify needs of caregivers, so that it can draw care strategies.

Keywords:

Quality of Life caregivers dementia nursing

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Pereira, L. S. M., Soares, SM. Factors influencing quality of life of family caregivers of the elderly with dementia. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2015/Jul). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/factors-influencing-quality-of-life-of-family-caregivers-of-the-elderly-with-dementia/15196?id=15196



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