Pett M A, Caserta M S, Hutton A P, Lund D A
University of Utah College of Nursing and Gerontology Center, Salt Lake City.
Am J Orthopsychiatry. 1988 Jul;58(3):405-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.1988.tb01601.x.
This study examined the experiences of 181 middle-aged women who, while raising a family, were also primary care providers for an older demented relative. Results indicated that the caregiver burden depended on the context of the caregiving experience, particularly the relative's place of residence. Employment did not alter responsibilities but did affect coping strategies and perceived health of the caregiver.
本研究调查了181名中年女性的经历，她们在抚养家庭的同时，还是老年痴呆亲属的主要照料者。结果表明，照料者负担取决于照料经历的背景，尤其是亲属的居住地点。就业并未改变照料责任，但确实会影响照料者的应对策略和自我感知的健康状况。
