CAREGIVERS' VOICES; ATTITUDES TOWARDS ELDERLY AND CARE GIVING

Unalan P. C., UZUNER A., Dinc D., Cifcili S.

TURK GERIATRI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS, vol.12, no.1, pp.18-24, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURK GERIATRI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.18-24
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Although elderly care needs specific approach, generally given by family members or informal care-givers. In this study, we aimed to define these care givers' thoughts, perceptions, attitudes, emotions and problems with the care giving and the elderly.