Longitudinal comparison of depression, coping, and turnover among NHS and private sector staff caring for people with dementia

摘要

Relatives caring for people with dementia show high levels of psychological distress and depression. However, the psychological health of staff in private and NHS care facilities for people with dementia has not been evaluated. Staif turnover is often high in these facilities, and mental health could be a contributory factor. Active coping strategies reduce depression and psychological distress in family caregivers, and the same could be true for professional carers. We compared the prevalence of psychological distress among professional staff in private sector and NHS facilities and assessed the relation with coping strategies and rates of staff turnover.