Intentional Anticipatory Mourning, Caregiver and Bereavement Support Program for Terminally Ill Veterans, Their Families & Caregivers in the VA Contract Home Hospice Program

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 69-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donnamarie Flanagan-Kaminsky
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Bereavement Support ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Anticipatory Mourning

As a response to the increasing numbers of Veterans utilizing the Veterans Affairs (VA) Contract Home Hospice Program, and with growing awareness of the increased stress at end-of-life, the social work leadership of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center implemented a unique approach to support Veterans and their families. The role of a grief/bereavement counselor was added to enhance the VA Contract Home Hospice Program, to assess the needs of the Veterans and family caregivers, and to create a program in response to these findings. A three-prong module evolved encompassing: Anticipatory Mourning Support for both the Veteran and caregiver/family; Caregiver Support; and Bereavement Support. The components of this module are described along with findings in each module.

Role of prolonged surveillance in the eradication of nosocomial scabies in an extended care veterans affairs medical center

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor E. Jimenez-Lucho ◽  
Florence Fallon ◽  
Connie Caputo ◽  
Karol Ramsey
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Extended Care

The Effect of National Family Caregiver Support Program Services on Caregiver Burden

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346481990109
Author(s):  
Katarzyna A. Zebrak ◽  
Joanne R. Campione
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Respite Care ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Minimum Amount ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Difference In Differences ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
National Family

Extant evidence on the effectiveness of caregiver programs in alleviating caregiver burden is mixed, underscoring the need for further investigations. This study evaluated the effect of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) educational services and respite care on caregiver burden. We used survey data from caregivers assigned to program ( n = 491) or comparison ( n = 417) group based on their reported use of NFCSP services. Adjusted difference-in-differences (DiD) analysis found an increase in mean burden scores for both groups from baseline to 6 or 12 months. Among program caregivers receiving ≥4 hr of NFCSP respite care per week ( n = 307) and matched comparisons ( n = 370), burden scores decreased slightly for program caregivers (−0.095 points), but increased for comparison caregivers (+0.145 points). The DiD (0.239 points) was not statistically significant. More research is needed to determine the minimum amount of respite care needed to positively impact caregiver burden.

Inpatient Care of Persons with AIDS

1988 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-379
Author(s):  
Sandra Napoleone
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
The Social

The author discusses inpatient care of persons with AIDS based on her experience at Davies Medical Center, San Francisco. Issues and concerns of patients and families are discussed, and the role of the social worker is described, especially with regard to first hospitalization.

The management of embedded metal fragment patients and the role of chelation Therapy: A workshop of the Department of Veterans Affairs—Walter Reed National Medical Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-393
Author(s):  
Joanna M. Gaitens ◽  
Benjamin K. Potter ◽  
Jean‐Claude G. D'Alleyrand ◽  
Archie L. Overmann ◽  
Michael Gochfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chelation Therapy ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Metal Fragment

Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers: Multiple Perspectives on Eldercare

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Strommen ◽  
Heather Fuller ◽  
Gregory F. Sanders ◽  
Dustin M. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
American Association ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
And Training

The focus of this study was to identify challenges to family eldercare provision from the perspectives of both caregivers and community stakeholders. This qualitative study used data from 306 family caregivers and 116 stakeholders (aging, social, and health service professionals who work with older adults and their families) in North Dakota. Data sources included an American Association of Retired Persons-ND survey of 110 caregivers, a survey by the ND Family Caregiver Support Program (196 participants), and a Statewide Caregiving Stakeholder Survey (116 participants). Thematic analysis identified five themes: (a) financial burden of providing eldercare, (b) insufficient access to respite care, (c) difficulty finding and navigating available services and programs, (d) lack of knowledge and training on care provision, and (e) challenges related to environmental context of caregiving. Implications for working with family caregivers and developing policies for eldercare are discussed.

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