What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to explore the emotional responses and anticipatory grief of family caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients.

March 1, 2026

Emotional Responses and Anticipatory Grief Among Family Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Key Points

This study aims to explore the emotional responses and anticipatory grief of family caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis of family caregivers
Collected data on emotional burden and anticipatory grief
Assessed the impact of disease-related and psychosocial factors
Family caregivers report high levels of emotional burden
Anticipatory grief is significantly influenced by psychosocial factors
Caregiving duration alone does not solely explain the emotional burden

Abstract

Family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease experience substantial emotional burden and anticipatory grief. Caregiver burden appears to be shaped more by disease-related and psychosocial factors than by caregiving duration alone. Integrating caregiver assessment and psychosocial support into primary care is essential, with family physicians playing a central role in early identification and intervention.

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Cite This Study

Hamidioğlu et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8caec16d51705d2ff5b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.70153

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