Experiences of people with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: A mixed-methods study.
| Autor: | Rajagopalan, Jayeeta, Arshad, Faheem, Hoskeri, Rakshith Maneshwar, Nair, Vasundharaa S, Hurzuk, Saadiya, Annam, Harikrishna, Varghese, Feba, BR, Renuka, Dhiren, Shah R, Ganeshbhai, Patel V, Kammammettu, Chandrasekhar, Komaravolu, Shashidhar, Thomas, Priya T, Comas-Herrera, Adelina, Alladi, Suvarna |
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KULA (Families)
CAREGIVER attitudes HEALTH services accessibility SOCIAL support RESEARCH methodology TELEPHONES PREVENTION of communicable diseases INTERVIEWING BEHAVIOR BURDEN of care PUBLIC health DEMENTIA patients PHYSICAL activity HEALTH literacy PATIENTS' attitudes PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers DEMENTIA THEMATIC analysis COVID-19 pandemic PSYCHOLOGICAL distress SUCCESS |
| Zdroj: | Dementia (14713012); Jan2022, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p214-235, 22p |
| Abstrakt: | Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has unprecedented consequences for the management of chronic diseases such as dementia. However, limited evidence exists on the condition of persons with dementia and their caregivers during the pandemic in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The study aimed to provide insights into the experiences of persons with dementia and their families during the early phases of the pandemic in India. Methods: This study adopted a mixed-method approach. One hundred and four persons with dementia and their caregivers were evaluated via telephone using validated instruments and a semi-structured interview guide. We used the quantitative data collected to establish a baseline, whereas qualitative data were analysed thematically. Results: The study revealed that persons with dementia and their caregivers experienced difficulties during the pandemic, which included worsening of behaviour, problems in accessing care, disruptions in functional activities and struggles in enforcing infection prevention contributing to caregiver distress. An important finding that emerged was the unchanging reality of caregiving for families. The relative success of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic contrasted with the lack of awareness and formal support for dementia. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of persons with dementia and their caregivers. This calls for a collaborative reframing of medical care and public health policies to address dementia care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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