Informal support network of the dependent older person: motives and stressors among primary and secondary caregivers

Authors

  • Ana Luísa Barbosa
  • Ana Lúcia Oliveira
  • Daniela Figueiredo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p11-29

Keywords:

Informal primary and secondary caregivers, Motives, Stressors.

Abstract

This study aims to compare the motives and stressors between primary and secondary informal caregiver of domiciliary dependent elderly. A sample of 180 caregivers was recruited: 90 primary caregivers and 90 secondary caregivers. Overall, the subsamples share the same motives to care. However, they differ in relation to the caregiving stressors. Results are useful for planning more individualized and adequate interventions to both groups of caregivers.

Author Biographies

Ana Luísa Barbosa

Gerontóloga. Doutoranda no Programa Doutoral em Gerontologia e Geriatria, ministrado numa parceria entre a Universidade de Aveiro e a Universidade do Porto.

Ana Lúcia Oliveira

Enfermeira na Unidade de Cuidados de Saúde de Baixo Vouga II. Mestre em Gerontologia pela Universidade de Aveiro.

Daniela Figueiredo

Licenciada em Ciências da Educação. Doutorada em Ciências da Saúde. Professora Adjunta da Escola Superior de Saúde da Universidade de Aveiro. Membro da Unidade de Investigação e Formação em Adultos e Idosos.

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Published

2012-02-02

How to Cite

Barbosa, A. L., Oliveira, A. L., & Figueiredo, D. (2012). Informal support network of the dependent older person: motives and stressors among primary and secondary caregivers. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial11), 11–29. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p11-29

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 11 - Redes Sociais e Velhice

Section

Papers

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