Factors associated with positive aspects of caregiving experiences among family caregivers of persons living with dementia in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study.

This study examined the associated factors of positive aspects of caregiving experience among family caregivers of persons living with dementia in Taiwan. This cross-sectional correlational study recruited dyads of primary family caregivers of persons living with dementia by convenience sampling from dementia care centers in northern Taiwan from September 9, 2020, to June 20, 2021. A total of 100 dyads who met inclusions criteria agreed to participate in the study. Significant predictors of positive aspects of caregiving experience were scores of dementia behavior disturbance (t=-3.63, p =<.001), a spousal caregiver (t=2.83, p =.006), and the subscale score for satisfaction on the functional social support (t=2.62, p =.01). Our findings suggest prevention and treatment of dementia behavior disturbance for persons living with dementia, improving satisfaction with functional social support, and focusing on non-spousal caregivers could enhance experiences of positive caregiving for family caregivers.