Informal caregivers’ perspectives on participation in a dementia rehabilitation programme
Combining interdisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with dementia with education and support for caregivers was perceived as viable and valuable for the informal caregivers. They felt strengthened by the rehabilitation and better prepared for their uncertain future. However, participation also challenged everyday routines, but the benefits appeared to outweigh the strain.
Authors
- Ingeborg Nilsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8265-5769)
- Håkan Littbrand
- Jerry Öhlin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2807-1295)
- Josefine Lampinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4917-4787)
- Yngve Gustafson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0999-377X)
- Nina Lindelöf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4449-049X)
- Anna Sondell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0654-4661)
- Mia Conradsson
Institutions
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2025.2463374
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Stiftelsen Promobilia
- Demensförbundet
- Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale
- Vetenskapsrådet
- Umeå Universitet
- Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd
- Medicinska fakulteten, Umeå Universitet