The impact of the quality of relationship on the experiences and wellbeing of caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review

Aging and Mental Health

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 143-154

  Quinn, Catherine ^a   Clare, Linda ^a   Woods, Bob ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Caregivers; Dementia; Relationship quality; Systematic review

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CAREGIVER; DEMENTIA; HUMAN; PERCEPTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUALITY OF LIFE; QUANTITATIVE STUDY; WELLBEING; FAMILY RELATION; NURSING; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; REVIEW; SATISFACTION;

CAREGIVERS; DEMENTIA; FAMILY RELATIONS; HUMANS; PERSONAL SATISFACTION;

EID: 67949096003     PISSN: 13607863     EISSN: 13646915     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13607860802459799     Document Type: Article

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