‘24/7’ Caregiving: Family Members Providing Round-The-Clock Care for A Person with Dementia
Applied/Translational Research
Workforce Transformation
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To examine the relationship between intensive caregiving of a person with dementia ('24/7' caregiving) and the family. Caregiving during COVID-19 was isolating and stressful, emphasizing the need for societal and community-level support initiatives.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Workforce Transformation, Qualitative Research, Informal Workforce Transformation, Caregiver, Community Engagement, Patient
About this Content
Aims
To examine the relationship between intensive caregiving of a person with dementia ('24/7' caregiving) and the family caregiver’s well-being during COVID-19 in Singapore.
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated challenges faced by caregivers, with minimal support and heightened caregiving distress.
Methods
In-depth interviews of caregivers involved in a holistic support program delivered at Tan Tock Seng Hospital during COVID-19.
Results
Three themes defined caregiver experiences: 'A World Overturned,' 'Burning on Both Ends,' and 'At Wits’ End.' Published manuscript elaborates findings.
Conclusion
Caregiving during COVID-19 was isolating and stressful, emphasizing the need for societal and community-level support initiatives.
Lessons Learnt
Supporting family caregivers' psychosocial and emotional needs is crucial. Psychological and educational support helps caregivers sustain caregiving.
Additional Information
Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. SHBC 2022: Singapore Nursing Award (Silver Award).
Keywords
Family Caregiver, Caregiving, Dementia, COVID-19, Stress
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, General Research, Psychology, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Chan Ee Yuee |
Project Member(s) | Chew Yin Hui Esther |
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Chew Yin Hui Esther - Esther_YH_CHEW@ttsh.com.sg