Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme

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Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme. / Quinn, Catherine; Toms, Gill; Rippon, Isla et al.
Yn: Ageing and Society, Cyfrol 44, Rhif 5, 05.2024, t. 1010-1030.

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Quinn, C, Toms, G, Rippon, I, Nelis, SM, Henderson, C, Morris, RG, Rusted, JM, Thom, JM, van den Heuvel, E, Victor, C & Clare, L 2024, 'Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme', Ageing and Society, cyfrol. 44, rhif 5, tt. 1010-1030. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000526

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Quinn, C., Toms, G., Rippon, I., Nelis, S. M., Henderson, C., Morris, R. G., Rusted, J. M., Thom, J. M., van den Heuvel, E., Victor, C., & Clare, L. (2024). Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme. Ageing and Society, 44(5), 1010-1030. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000526

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Quinn C, Toms G, Rippon I, Nelis SM, Henderson C, Morris RG, Rusted JM, Thom JM, van den Heuvel E, Victor C, et al. 2024. Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme. Ageing and Society. 44(5):1010-1030. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000526

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Quinn C, Toms G, Rippon I, Nelis SM, Henderson C, Morris RG et al. Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme. Ageing and Society. 2024 Mai;44(5):1010-1030. Epub 2022 Meh 29. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X22000526

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Quinn, Catherine ; Toms, Gill ; Rippon, Isla et al. / Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme. Yn: Ageing and Society. 2024 ; Cyfrol 44, Rhif 5. tt. 1010-1030.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Positive experiences in dementia care-giving: findings from the IDEAL programme

AU - Quinn, Catherine

AU - Toms, Gill

AU - Rippon, Isla

AU - Nelis, Sharon M.

AU - Henderson, Catherine

AU - Morris, Robin G.

AU - Rusted, Jennifer M.

AU - Thom, Jeanette M.

AU - van den Heuvel, Eleanor

AU - Victor, Christina

AU - Clare, Linda

PY - 2024/5

Y1 - 2024/5

N2 - There is a growing evidence base that identifying positive experiences in providing care can have a beneficial influence on carer wellbeing. However, there is a need to better understand what carers identify as the positive aspects of care-giving. The aim of this study is to explore the satisfying aspects of providing care to people with dementia. This study utilised Time 1 data from 1,277 carers of people in the mild-to-moderate stages of dementia taking part in the IDEAL (Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life) cohort study. Responses from 900 carers who answered the open-ended question ‘What is your greatest satisfaction in caring for your relative/friend?’ were analysed using thematic analysis. From the responses, 839 carers detailed satisfactions. Eight themes were identified, pertaining to three groups of beneficiaries: carers, people with dementia and the dyad. Perceived benefits for carers included identifying aspects of personal growth, seeing glimpses of the person, feeling they were making a difference and doing their duty. For the person with dementia, these included retaining independence, receiving good quality care and being happy. Dyadic benefits concerned the continuation of the relationship between carer and person with dementia. The findings highlight the need to take a dyadic approach when conceptualising positive experiences in providing care. Further research is needed to understand the role these positive experiences play and to develop interventions. Professionals working with carers should identify and validate these experiences.

AB - There is a growing evidence base that identifying positive experiences in providing care can have a beneficial influence on carer wellbeing. However, there is a need to better understand what carers identify as the positive aspects of care-giving. The aim of this study is to explore the satisfying aspects of providing care to people with dementia. This study utilised Time 1 data from 1,277 carers of people in the mild-to-moderate stages of dementia taking part in the IDEAL (Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life) cohort study. Responses from 900 carers who answered the open-ended question ‘What is your greatest satisfaction in caring for your relative/friend?’ were analysed using thematic analysis. From the responses, 839 carers detailed satisfactions. Eight themes were identified, pertaining to three groups of beneficiaries: carers, people with dementia and the dyad. Perceived benefits for carers included identifying aspects of personal growth, seeing glimpses of the person, feeling they were making a difference and doing their duty. For the person with dementia, these included retaining independence, receiving good quality care and being happy. Dyadic benefits concerned the continuation of the relationship between carer and person with dementia. The findings highlight the need to take a dyadic approach when conceptualising positive experiences in providing care. Further research is needed to understand the role these positive experiences play and to develop interventions. Professionals working with carers should identify and validate these experiences.

KW - benefit-finding

KW - gains

KW - meaning

KW - qualitative

KW - satisfaction

KW - uplifts

U2 - 10.1017/S0144686X22000526

DO - 10.1017/S0144686X22000526

M3 - Article

VL - 44

SP - 1010

EP - 1030

JO - Ageing and Society

JF - Ageing and Society

SN - 0144-686X

IS - 5

ER -