Language
English
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Journal
Clinical Nursing Research
DOI
10.1177/10547738221115239
PMID
35912847
PMCID
PMC9772110
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
7-30-2022
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Religious and spiritual (R/S) practices support individuals during difficult situations. The COVID-19 social distancing restrictions may have limited access to R/S practices for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease related dementia (ADRD) and their caregivers, affecting coping and well-being. This qualitative study explored the impact of social distancing on R/S practices and coping in ADRD-caregiver dyads from the perspective of caregivers. Interviews were conducted with 11 family caregivers of older adults with ADRD residing in nursing homes (n = 4) or private homes (n = 7). Caregivers continued individual and started virtual R/S practices which improved their ability to cope. However, organized R/S practices were unavailable for those with ADRD, but they used prayer and read religious texts which noticeably improved their mood. Healthcare professionals’ sharing of individual and community R/S resources available for ADRD-caregiver dyads could decrease anxiety and agitation, while improving their ability to cope with increased isolation.
Keywords
Humans, Aged, Caregivers, COVID-19, Adaptation, Psychological, Spirituality, Alzheimer Disease, dementia, religion, spirituality, coping, caregivers, COVID
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Britt, Katherine Carroll; Richards, Kathy C; Radhakrishnan, Kavita; et al., "Religion, Spirituality, and Coping During the Pandemic: Perspectives of Dementia Caregivers" (2023). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 5976.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/5976