Profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living

Abstract: Objective: identifying the profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living, in the city of João Pessoa - PB, according to the socio-demographic characteristics, information regarding the demand for care and support for help to the performance of this care. Method: an epidemiological study in which 52 family caregivers of dependent elderly participated. Data collection was conducted through home interviews. Results: it was verified a predominance of female caregivers, children of the dependent elderly, with an average age of 52-62 years old, living with a partner and with the elderly, they have studied from five to eight years, with little knowledge for performing their function, as well as a deficit of support for care. Conclusion: the findings bring significant contributions to the elaboration of public policies directed to the quality of life of the caregivers, as well as the care given to the dependent being

Object Details

• Alternative title: Perfil do cuidador familiar de idosos dependentes em convívio domiciliar
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online ; 7 (2015) Supl. ; 145-154

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste, Versicherungen

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 2015

Further information

• DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i5.145-154
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53968-6
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 2025-03-25T13:51:42+0100