Self-efficacy for managing dementia may protect against burden and depression in Alzheimer's caregivers.

D, Gallagher; Mhaolain A, Ni; L, Crosby; D, Ryan; L, Lacey; RF, Coen; C, Walsh; D, Coakley; JB, Walsh; C, Cunningham; BA, Lawlor

doi:10.1080/13607863.2011.562179

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Self-efficacy for managing dementia may protect against burden and depression in Alzheimer's caregivers.

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Gallagher D

Ni Mhaolain A

Crosby L

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Self-efficacy is the belief that one can perform a specific task or behaviour and is a modifiable attribute which has been shown to influence health behaviours. Few studies have examined the relationship between self-efficacy for dementia-related tasks and symptoms of burden and d...

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