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Communication patterns between caregivers and their spouses with Alzheimer's disease: A case study by Karen A. Roberto; Judith M. Richter; Donna J. Bottenberg; Sean Campbell is a Psychology article available to read on EtoBox.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the style of communication that takes place between couples in their home environment in relationship to the abilities of the spouse with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the amount of stress and burden experienced by the caregiver. Three styles of communication emerged: parallel, questioning, and direct. Caregivers engaging in parallel communications reported greater stress and time burden than any other caregivers. Nurses need to be observant of the communication patterns that exist between caregivers and their spouses with AD and help caregivers develop successful communicative strategies that enhance interactions with their spouses.

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Author

Karen A. Roberto; Judith M. Richter; Donna J. Bottenberg; Sean Campbell

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

1998

Language

EN

Field

Psychology (Social Sciences)