The Role of Communication in Informal Caregiving for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease

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dc.contributor.advisorKreps, Gary L.
dc.creatorHuber, Henri Kali
dc.date.accessioned2022-08-03T20:18:40Z
dc.date.available2022-08-03T20:18:40Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this qualitative exploratory study is to examine the role of communication in family caregiving for family members with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia as well as to examine how family caregivers use communication to maintain their well-being. Using the critical incident technique, in-depth interviews were conducted to generate rich narratives about the best and worst communication experiences caregivers had while providing care. This study builds on literature regarding caregiver burdens and stress, Accommodation Theory, and in-depth studies of caregiver experiences. This study provides a framework to prepare future informal caregivers for communicating effectively when delivering care to family members with AD by providing them with useful insights from present-day informal caregivers.
dc.format.extent127 pages
dc.format.mediumDissertation
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/12965
dc.language.isoen
dc.subject.keywordsCommunication
dc.subject.keywordsHealth education
dc.subject.keywordsAccommodation
dc.subject.keywordsAlzheimer's disease
dc.subject.keywordsCaregiving
dc.subject.keywordsDementia
dc.subject.keywordsFamily Caregiving
dc.subject.keywordsInformal Caregiver
dc.titleThe Role of Communication in Informal Caregiving for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelPh.D.
thesis.degree.namePh.D. in Communication

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