Coping Strategies, Quality of life and Burden of person with Dementia
International Journal of Development Research
Coping Strategies, Quality of life and Burden of person with Dementia
Received 26th April, 2025; Received in revised form 17th May, 2025; Accepted 11th June, 2025; Published online 30th July, 2025
Copyright©2025, Anantharamu, B.G. and Dr. Sangeetha R. Mane. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Introduction: Dementia significantly impacts both patients and their caregivers. The psychosocial challenges faced by caregivers can affect their quality of life and coping mechanisms. This study examines these aspects in caregivers of persons with dementia in India. Aim: To study the psychosocial problems of caregivers of persons with dementia attending OPD at DIMHANS Dharwad, Karnataka, India. Methodology: Purposive sampling method was used to select 113 caregivers. Data was collected using WHOQOL BREF, ZARIT Burden Interview, and BREF COPE (Carver) and analyzed using SPSS. Results: There is a significant relationship between caregivers’ burden, quality of life, and coping strategies. Conclusion: Caregivers of persons with dementia face significant challenges impacting their quality of life. Effective coping strategies are crucial for managing these burdens.
