Table 2.
Number of set goals per domain.
| Number of set goals per domain (N=42) | Example of set goal per domain |
| Communication with care recipient (21) | “I want to stay connected to my spouse.” |
| Positive activities with care recipient (5) | “I want to find a TV program that is easy to follow so we can enjoy our evening together.” |
| Social support and contacts (10) | “I want to maintain our social connections” |
| Time alone and feeling guilty (16) | “ I want to go hiking twice a week for 1 hour by myself.” |
| Tension and anxiety (13) |
“I want to be able to talk to my friends about my feelings as a caregiver.” |
| Role and relationship changes (9) | “I want to accept that it is normal to have an argument about the changes that we are facing.” |
| Feeling in control by gaining knowledge (8) | “I want to understand the behavioral changes and learn how to adapt to these changes.” |
| Positive thoughts and rumination (11) | “I want to worry less about the future and enjoy the positive moments we experience together.”’ |