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Meaning of Occupational Engagement and Its Relationship to the Well-Being of Those Caring for People With Dementia

  • Huang Y
  • Alfonso M
  • Fajardo B
  • et al.
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (2022) 76(Supplement_1) 7610510166p1-7610510166p1
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2022.76s1-po166
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Date Presented 04/02/2022This study surveyed 214 informal caregivers on their occupational engagement, caregiver burden, depression, resilience, and quality of life. A positive statistically significant correlation was found between occupational engagement and resilience. In addition, level of responsibilities (number of instrumental activities of daily living performed), depression, and supportive services were predictors of quality of life. This research informs OTs regarding the value of providing care to informal caregivers.Primary Author and Speaker: Yan-hua HuangAdditional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Alfonso, Briana Fajardo, Greg Dolmage, Cristina Garcia

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Huang, Y., Alfonso, M., Fajardo, B., Dolmage, G., & Garcia, C. (2022). Meaning of Occupational Engagement and Its Relationship to the Well-Being of Those Caring for People With Dementia. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Supplement_1), 7610510166p1-7610510166p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76s1-po166

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