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Applying Story-Guided Dialogue to Examine Social Connections for Rural Caregivers of Persons Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias During A Global Pandemic

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Date Issued:
2022
Abstract/Description:
In the U.S., an estimated 16 million persons provide unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). These caregivers are experiencing challenges, such as lack social interaction, which further impacts their own health. Social isolation for caregivers is now considered to be another challenge due to living in a global pandemic. The purpose of this study was to address the gap in understanding rural informal caregiver by examining social connectedness through the use of story-guided dialogues among rural caregivers of PWD during a global pandemic. Story Theory guides intentional dialogue, to bring forward connecting with self-in-relation through use of story path, noting low, high, and turning points.
Title: Applying Story-Guided Dialogue to Examine Social Connections for Rural Caregivers of Persons Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias During A Global Pandemic.
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Name(s): Cappo, Kathleen , author
Wiese, Lisa Kirk , Thesis advisor
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Date Created: 2022
Date Issued: 2022
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 127 p.
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: In the U.S., an estimated 16 million persons provide unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). These caregivers are experiencing challenges, such as lack social interaction, which further impacts their own health. Social isolation for caregivers is now considered to be another challenge due to living in a global pandemic. The purpose of this study was to address the gap in understanding rural informal caregiver by examining social connectedness through the use of story-guided dialogues among rural caregivers of PWD during a global pandemic. Story Theory guides intentional dialogue, to bring forward connecting with self-in-relation through use of story path, noting low, high, and turning points.
Identifier: FA00013983 (IID)
Degree granted: Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2022.
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Note(s): Includes bibliography.
Subject(s): Caregivers
Rural caregivers
Alzheimer's disease
Social isolation
Pandemics
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