scholarly journals CAREGIVER BURDEN AND THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF OLDER CARE RECIPIENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (Suppl_3) ◽  
pp. 257-257
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Care Recipients

Utilizing evidence-based assessment instruments to detect well-being and distress in English- and Spanish-speaking caregivers of individuals affected by dementia

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2062-2084
Author(s):  
Shanna L Burke ◽  
Aaron Burgess ◽  
Tamara Cadet
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Psychometric Data ◽  
Psychometric Evidence

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the most effective and available English and Spanish language caregiver assessments for providers and caregivers. Methods Assessments were included if they screened for caregiving-related concerns, including stress, depression, and caregiving burden and could be administered directly to caregivers in person or online. Results Eighteen assessments are designed to assess caregiver burden, distress, depression, and grief. Six did not have psychometric data to support efficacy but are widely used in clinical and research settings. Six were validated in Spanish, and one other is available in Spanish but not validated. Conclusion As many as 80% of care recipients are cared for in the home by family members who act as informal caregivers. Caregivers of persons with dementia may experience depression symptoms, high caregiver burden, and feelings of being constrained. Due to the lack of psychometric evidence available, the validity of some assessments is questionable.

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of the Examination of Sandwiched Caregivers’ Psychological Well-being and Physical Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 814-814
Author(s):  
Barbara Hodgdon ◽  
Jen D Wong ◽  
Patricia S Pittman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
The Impact

Abstract As numbers of sandwiched caregivers in the United States grow, it is essential to document the literature on the impact of dual care responsibilities on aspects of psychological well-being and physical health. This scoping review examined the literature on sandwiched caregivers’ psychological well-being and physical health, identified gaps in the literature, and provided suggestions for future studies to advance the literature on sandwiched caregivers in the United States. Guided by the Arksey and O’Malley (2005) framework, this scoping review comprised of 15 peer-reviewed articles between 1980 and 2019, that examined aspects of the psychological well-being (e.g., depression, affect) and physical health (e.g., health behaviors, chronic conditions) of sandwiched caregivers in the United States. Findings showed that there was ambiguity surrounding the conceptualization of sandwiched caregivers, specifically how older and younger care recipients were defined. Also, most studies examined psychological well-being while physical health was understudied. The findings of this review also showed that, compared to non-sandwiched caregivers (e.g., spousal, filial caregivers) and non-caregivers, sandwiched caregivers exhibited greater depressive symptoms and psychological distress as well as poorer health behaviors. Furthermore, sandwiched caregivers who were female and employed were more susceptible to greater depressive symptoms than their employed male counterparts or employed non-caregivers. In considering future directions, more work is needed that examines physical health. Additionally, sandwiched caregivers of minority status merit attention as multigenerational care occurs at greater rates in these populations. Finally, caregiving during the pandemic may have a detrimental impact on sandwiched caregivers’ lives which should be investigated.

scholarly journals Associations of Caregiving Knowledge and Skills With Caregiver Burden, Psychological Well-Being, and Coping Styles Among Primary Family Caregivers of People Living With Schizophrenia in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zonglei Zhou ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Ping Feng ◽  
Tongxin Li ◽  
Jacob Kraemer Tebes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Passive Coping ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Primary Family

Background: There is a lack of clarity regarding the correlation of caregiving knowledge and skills with caregiving experiences of people living with schizophrenia (PLSs). To address this gap, this comprehensive study examines the relationships of caregiving knowledge and skills to the primary family caregiver's experiences of burden, psychological well-being (stress, anxiety, depression, caregiving rewarding feelings), and coping styles in China.Methods: A total of 395 primary family caregivers of PLSs were enrolled in a cross-sectional study between May 2019 and September 2019. Each family caregiver was independently assessed on caregiving knowledge and skills, caregiver burden, and psychological well-being, as well as coping styles.Results: A higher level of caregiving knowledge and skills was positively correlated with less stress (b = −0.48, P < 0.001), anxiety (b = −0.23, P = 0.029), depression (b = −0.29, P = 0.013), and more caregiving rewarding feelings (b = 0.54, P < 0.001). Also, caregivers with more knowledge and skills were more inclined to adopt positive coping strategies (b = 0.44, P < 0.001). Despite these differences, caregivers with different levels of caregiving knowledge and skills reported comparable caregiver burden (b = 0.11, P = 0.705) and the use of a passive coping style (b = 0.10, P = 0.169).Conclusion: Caregiving knowledge and skills are a reliable predictor of psychological well-being and active coping among the primary family caregivers of PLSs. These findings inform the development of psychoeducational interventions to support family caregivers of PLSs.

scholarly journals A Pilot Online Mindfulness Intervention to Decrease Caregiver Burden and Improve Psychological Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifky Tkatch ◽  
Dawn Bazarko ◽  
Shirley Musich ◽  
Lizi Wu ◽  
Stephanie MacLeod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Intervention ◽  
Older Adult Caregivers

Interventions to reduce caregiver burden are of great interest as the number of informal family caregivers continues to grow. The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of an online mindfulness meditation intervention for community-dwelling older adult caregivers and to evaluate its impact on quality of life, caregiver burden, and psychological well-being. A total of 40 caregivers were recruited from 2 community center support groups to participate in an 8-week online mindfulness intervention. Pre and post surveys were administered. Retention rates were high with 55% completing the post surveys and attending at least 5 out of 8 sessions. Matched pairs t test indicated that the intervention reduced caregiver burden, perceived stress, anxiety, and loneliness and improved mental well-being. Online interventions offer flexibility for caregivers regardless of their responsibilities. Future research should expand this opportunity and explore the scalability of online mindfulness interventions.

Caregiving burden and out-of-home mobility of cognitively impaired care-recipients based on GPS tracking

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1836-1845 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirli Werner ◽  
Gail K. Auslander ◽  
Noam Shoval ◽  
Tamar Gitlitz ◽  
Ruth Landau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Gps Tracking ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTBackground: Out-of-home mobility refers to the realization of trips outside the home, by foot or by other means of transportation. Although out-of-home mobility is important for the well-being of older people with cognitive impairment, its importance for their caregivers is not clear. This study aims to clarify the relationship between caregiving burden and out-of-home mobility of care-recipients using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology.Methods: Seventy-six dyads (care-recipients and caregivers) were recruited from a psychogeriatric center, where they underwent cognitive assessment, followed by psychosocial interviews at home. Care-recipients received GPS tracking kits to carry for a period of four weeks, whenever they left home. Mobility data and diagnostic and psychosocial data were examined in relation to caregiver burden.Results: The strongest predictors of burden were care-recipients’ lower cognitive status and more time spent walking out-of-home. An interaction was found between cognitive status and time spent walking in relation to caregiver burden. The relationship between walking and burden was stronger among caregivers of care-recipients with dementia than caregivers of care-recipients with no cognitive impairment or mild cognitive impairment. Care-recipients’ behavioral and emotional states were also positively related to caregiver burden.Conclusions: The findings stress the importance of maintaining older persons’ out-of-home mobility during cognitive decline.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors Predicting Resilience in Family Caregivers of Children with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 748
Author(s):  
Filiberto Toledano-Toledano ◽  
David Luna ◽  
José Moral de la Rubia ◽  
Silvia Martínez Valverde ◽  
Carlos Alberto Bermúdez Morón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables

Chronic diseases in childhood can affect the physical and mental health of patients and their families. The objective of this study was to identify the sociodemographic and psychosocial factors that predict resilience in family caregivers of children with cancer and to define whether there are differences in the levels of resilience derived from these sociodemographic variables. Three hundred and thirty family caregivers of children with cancer, with an average age of 32.6 years were interviewed. The caregivers responded to a battery of tests that included a questionnaire of sociodemographic variables, the Measuring Scale of Resilience, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Inventory of Quality of Life, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, an interview of caregiver burden and the World Health Organization Well-Being Index. The main findings indicate that family caregivers of children with cancer reported high levels of resilience, which were associated positively with quality of life, psychological well-being and years of study and associated negatively with depression, anxiety and caregiver burden. The variables that predicted resilience in families of children with cancer were quality of life, psychological well-being, depression and number of children. Family caregivers who were married and Catholic showed higher resilience scores. We conclude that being a caregiver in a family with children with cancer is associated with symptoms of anxiety and with depressive episodes. These issues can be overcome through family strength, well-being, quality of life and positive adaptation processes and mobilization of family resources.

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