Caregiver's Spirituality and Its Influence on Maintaining the Elderly and Disabled in a Home Environment

Choi, Gil; Tirrito, Terry; Mills, Frances

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“…High levels of depression and anxiety are common in dementia caregivers, with about one third of individuals meeting diagnostic criteria for depression (Schulz & Martire, 2004). In addition, high levels of caregiver burden are related to premature institutionalization of the care recipient (Choi, Tirrito, & Mills, 2008).…”

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“…According to a national poll, religion/spirituality is one of the most important coping resources for caregivers, with 73% endorsing that they pray to cope with the demands of caregiving (National Alliance for Caregiving, 2004). Religious involvement and church attendance have been associated with lower perceived burden and depression in dementia caregivers (Choi et al, 2008;Hebert, Dang, & Schulz, 2007;Heo & Koeske, 2013;Herrera, Lee, Nanyonjo, Laufman, & Torres-Vigil, 2009;Leblanc, Driscoll, & Pearlin, 2004;Sun, Kosberg, Leeper, Kaufman, & Burgio, 2010). Religious attendance affords caregivers opportunities for social support from other believers (Heo & Koeske, 2013).…”

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Religious Coping in Caregivers of Family Members With Dementia

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The degree of depression experienced by caregivers of individuals with dementia was examined in relation to religious coping strategies, religious practice, and spirituality in the framework of the stress and coping model. Caregivers of 191 persons with dementia completed the Religious Coping Scale, self-report measures of religious practices and spirituality, burden, and depression. There was no evidence that any religious coping strategy or religious practice moderated the relationship between caregiving stress and depression. Certain types of religious coping strategies had a direct effect on depression. Higher levels of religious coping working with God were associated with decreased depression, whereas higher levels of religious coping working through God were associated with increased depression. Higher burden, lower overall caregiver health rating, and worse reactions to memory and behavior problems were associated with higher levels of depression. Frequency of prayer and the importance of spirituality were weakly associated with lower levels of depression.

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“…Other spiritual practices documented in caregiver spirituality literature include attendance at spiritual or religious services, seeking spiritual guidance, reading spiritual materials, utilizing faith-based support groups, and seeking religious counseling (Choi et al, 2008;Herbert et al, 2007;Kaye & Robinson, 1994;Spurlock, 2005). Stuckey (2001) documented the salience of spiritual beliefs in the lives of Alzheimer's caregivers, finding that spiritual beliefs and practices constituted critical forms of perceived support in managing life stressors, providing comfort and access to supportive community.…”

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“…The predominance of caregivers in the spirituality literature is due in part to the frequency and consistency with which caregivers identify religion or spirituality as critical coping resources (e.g., Choi, Tirrito, & Mills, 2008;Herbert, Qianyu, & Schulz, 2007;Kaye & Robinson, 1994;Pargament, 1998;Shaw et al, 2002;Spurlock, 2005;Stolley et al, 1999;Stuckey, 2001;Wilks & Vonk, 2008).…”

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Spirituality Among Alzheimer's Caregivers: Psychometric Reevaluation of the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale

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2010

Journal of Social Service Research

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The purpose of this study was to reevaluate psychometric properties of the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale (ISS) and to compare its results to the original psychometric report. Attendees of Alzheimer's caregiver support groups constituted the sample, relevant to this measure given their traditional, frequent use of spirituality as a coping resource. Data were randomly split for factor and reliability analyses (N 1 = 152) and validity analysis (N 2 = 152). Factor analysis on the ISS loaded all items on a single dimension of spirituality. Reliability was strong. Convergent validity was suggested via significant correlations with prayer measures. Enhanced with the original findings, these results lend credibility to the ISS as a viable spiritual assessment tool. The ISS offers social service professionals a valuable tool for assessing spirituality that is inclusive of individuals whose spirituality is nontheistic or for whom spirituality exists independently from, or outside of, organized religious structures. Future analyses with additional populations may broaden the ISS applicability among persons with diverse demographic and spiritual backgrounds.

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“…The caregivers' care burden and care stress often lead to elder abuse and early nursing home placement of the care recipients (Lee & Kolomer, 2005;Spillman & Long, 2009). Choi, Tirrito, and Mills (2008) also state that caregivers are at risk of failing to maintain their own physical and mental health while providing care for an older adult. Hence, addressing the caregiver's burden is important for both caregivers and care recipients.…”

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Factors Affecting Burnout When Caring for Older Adults Needing Long Term Care Services in Korea

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Song

2012

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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The purpose of this study was to address factors related to caregiver burnout as a result of caring for an older adult with a chronic disease. Characteristics of care recipients and caregivers as well as social support were included to identify the relationships with caregiver burnout. The analysis was based on a sample of 334 older adults and their caregivers in Korea. The logistic regression results indicated that the period of being in need of another's help among care-recipients, co-residence, caregivers' health condition, previous care experience, and caregivers' free time were correlated with the caregivers' future caregiving. Interestingly, the more experience caregivers had in caring for older adults, the more willing they were to provide care in the future. Thus, the discussion focuses on services for those who are new to providing care for older adults because they tend to have less coping skills.

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Caregiver's Spirituality and Its Influence on Maintaining the Elderly and Disabled in a Home Environment

Cited by 15 publications

References 20 publications

Religious Coping in Caregivers of Family Members With Dementia

Religious Coping in Caregivers of Family Members With Dementia

Spirituality Among Alzheimer's Caregivers: Psychometric Reevaluation of the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale

Factors Affecting Burnout When Caring for Older Adults Needing Long Term Care Services in Korea

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