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The Association of Adult Day Health Services Use and Burden, Self-Rated Health, and Additional Characteristics of Primary, Informal Caregivers of Older Adults

Stokes, Michele A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313610157

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2011, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
The objective of this research was to investigate characteristics, perceptions, and outcomes related to the use of adult day health services (ADS) among primary, informal caregivers of older adults. To accomplish this, a review of the literature about caregivers, adult day health services, and older adults was completed; this information was used to inform further investigation using one group of caregivers newly enrolling a loved one into ADS (ADS caregivers) and a second group of caregivers who were aware of, but not utilizing, this service option (non-ADS caregivers). Comparative baseline analyses, quasi-experimental investigation over time, and review of qualitative data from these caregivers aided with addressing research objectives. The most significant differences noted were: ADS caregivers had poorer self-rated health, felt more anger towards their care recipients, felt as if care recipients were dependent solely upon them (caregivers), and were more frustrated with memory/behavioral issues exhibited by care recipients. The findings may assist care professionals with an enhanced understanding of caregiver characteristics that may align with use of ADS for respite and support. As the population of older adults in the United States grows, the concomitant increase in family caregivers will require additional community-based services such as ADS.
Jane Case-Smith, EdD (Committee Co-Chair)
Margaret Teaford, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, PhD (Committee Member)
Jill Clutter, PhD (Committee Member)
Sally Rudmann, PhD (Committee Member)
Gerontology
caregivers; older adults; adult day health services; caregiver burden

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  • Stokes, M. A. (2011). The Association of Adult Day Health Services Use and Burden, Self-Rated Health, and Additional Characteristics of Primary, Informal Caregivers of Older Adults [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313610157

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Stokes, Michele. The Association of Adult Day Health Services Use and Burden, Self-Rated Health, and Additional Characteristics of Primary, Informal Caregivers of Older Adults. 2011. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313610157.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Stokes, Michele. "The Association of Adult Day Health Services Use and Burden, Self-Rated Health, and Additional Characteristics of Primary, Informal Caregivers of Older Adults." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1313610157

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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