FAMILY CAREGIVER SATISFACTION WITH MEDICAL-CARE OF THEIR DEMENTED RELATIVES

被引:68
作者
HALEY, WE [1 ]
CLAIR, JM [1 ]
SAULSBERRY, K [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV ALABAMA,DEPT SOCIOL,DIV GEN & PREVENT MED,DIV GERONTOL & GERIATR,BIRMINGHAM,AL 35294
关键词
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE; PRIMARY CARE; SUPPORTIVE SERVICES;
D O I
10.1093/geront/32.2.219
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Eighty-eight family caregivers were interviewed concerning their experience with medical care of their demented relatives. Although the majority of caregivers expressed overall satisfaction, they showed higher levels of dissatisfaction than are commonly found in studies of satisfaction with medical care. Greatest dissatisfaction was expressed in regard to receiving insufficient information about dementia; fewest concerns were expressed about inappropriate physician control. Families reported frequently receiving vague diagnoses and insufficient referrals for supportive services.
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页码:219 / 226
页数:8
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