Dr. Hiroshige Matsumoto, PhD, Assistant Professor in Community Health Nursing
This study investigated family caregivers of individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment to determine the factors associated with anxiety about going out. Regardless of actual experience, caregiver anxiety was associated with behavioral concerns. The study suggested the importance of educational support to reassure caregivers.
Access the full paper here: https://bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12877-023-04025-7