The Family System as a Cross‐Cutting Relational Mechanism in the Role Transition of Dementia Spousal Caregivers

Key Points

• The research examines how the family system influences the transitions experienced by spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia.
• Qualitative analysis of caregiver experiences
• In-depth interviews
• Thematic exploration of family dynamics
• Identified key relational mechanisms that support caregivers' role transitions
• Highlighted the importance of familial support in managing caregiving challenges
• Showed that family interactions significantly impact caregivers' emotional well-being