The Profile of Family Care for People with Dementia in Inland Areas of Galicia from a Nursing Perspective

Authors

  • Noelia Vicho de la Fuente Residente en enfermaría familiar e comunitaria. Unidade Docente Multidisciplinar de Atención Familiar e Comunitaria Madrid Centro.
  • Alba Elena Martínez Santos Facultade de Enfermería. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
  • Raquel Rodríguez González Facultade de Enfermería. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.

Keywords:

family caregivers, Dementia, ICUB97, care, repercussions

Abstract

Objectives: To understand family caregiving patterns and their impact on caregivers of people with dementia in Galicia.
Methodology: Observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. Data were collected using the validated ICUB97 questionnaire from 131 family caregivers associated with Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Family Associations in Galicia.
Results: The profile of family caregivers of people with dementia is that of a 58.8-year-old woman, daughter, with primary education, who has been caregiving for 3 to 5 years. The most common tasks involve assisting with instrumental activities of daily living. The most reported consequences affect leisure time, recreation, and rest.
Conclusions: The results highlight the need for intervention within this group, making individualized and comprehensive follow-up of people with dementia and their caregivers appropriate.

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2025-08-31

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Vicho de la Fuente, N., Martínez Santos, A. E., & Rodríguez González, R. (2025). The Profile of Family Care for People with Dementia in Inland Areas of Galicia from a Nursing Perspective. Revista Enfermeir@s, 2(37), 37–45. Retrieved from https://www.enfermerialugo.org/revista/index.php/enfermeiraos/article/view/198

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Vol. 2 No. 37 (2021): Enfermeir@s. Journal of the Illustrious Official College of Nursing of Lugo

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