Partial mediation role of self-efficacy between positive social interaction and mental health in family caregivers for dementia patients in Shanghai.

We explored the mediation effect of caregiver self-efficacy on the influences of behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia care recipients (CRs) or family caregivers' (CGs) social supports (informational, tangible and affectionate support and positive social interaction) on CGs&#...

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Main Authors: Shuying Zhang, Helen Edwards, Patsy Yates, Qihao Guo, Chunbo Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3873294?pdf=render