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Jenkinson, C.

Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on carers of persons with dementia in the UK: a qualitative study

Background: informal carers provide the majority of the support for persons with dementia living at home. Restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 have had a profound impact on the daily life of the entire population. This study provides insight into the impact of these restrictions on carers of people with dementia living at home. Methods: qualitative semi-structured interviews. PARTICIPANTS: purposive sample of carers who provide at least 10 hours of care a week for the person with dementia living at home.UK.

Fri, 09/02/2022 - 20:44

Carers’ experiences of assistive technology use in dementia care: a cross sectional survey

Background: Assistive Technology (AT) supports persons with dementia and their carers (family, friends and neighbours), yet little is known about experiences and the impact of AT on carers. We report on an exploratory survey that examined the types, uses, costs and impact of AT on carers as well as their quality of life.

Fri, 08/05/2022 - 20:20

The development and validation of a quality of life measure for the carers of people with Parkinson's disease (the PDQ-Carer)

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) can have substantial effects not only on the quality of life of those diagnosedwith the condition but also upon the informal carers who provide support and assistance to them. However, to date no well-validated carer specific quality of life measure has been developed for carers of people with PD.

Objective: This paper documents the development and validation of a PD specific carer quality of life scale.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:24