Review
Nursing
Natalia Sak-Dankosky, Paula Sherwood, Katri Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Tarja Kvist
Summary: This study aimed to assess and describe psychosocial interventions for cancer patient caregivers, and provided recommendations. The findings showed a wide range of successful interventions that can be included in nursing care plans, but emphasized the importance of reporting effect sizes, focusing on specific caregiver needs, and improving recruitment, retention strategies, and sustainability of interventions.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zachary J. Kunicki, Brandon A. Gaudiano, Ivan W. Miller, Geoffrey Tremont, Stephen Salloway, Ellen Darling, Monica K. Broughton, Morganne A. Kraines, Ryan Hoopes, Gary Epstein-Lubow
Summary: Research continues to focus on the burden faced by family caregivers of persons with dementia, with this study specifically looking at the differences between adult-child and spousal caregivers. The study found that adult-child caregivers reported higher burden levels, even after controlling for demographic factors and location of care. Social workers should consider tailored strategies to address and reduce burden for adult-child caregivers, beyond typical interventions for spousal caregivers.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Judith G. Gonyea, Arden E. O'Donnell
Summary: The study found that negative religious coping has direct and indirect effects on caregivers' depression and anxiety, while positive religious coping does not. Caregivers who questioned God's power, perceived God punishing them, or felt abandoned by God reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lydia C. Parr, Thelma J. Mielenz
Summary: This study aimed to examine correlates of caregiver wellbeing and determine if it is moderated by race. The results showed that black caregivers had lower gains when they had no family or friends to help. In addition, lower ratings of being appreciated by the care recipient were associated with lower gains in life having meaning and purpose. The impact of caregiving and support on caregiver wellbeing varies by race and further research is needed.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hangying She, Yuncheng Man
Summary: This study aims to analyze the concept, attributes, antecedents, and consequences of anticipatory burden in adult-child caregivers. A systematic literature review and concept analysis were conducted, identifying the characteristics, preconditions, and outcomes of anticipatory burden. Recommendations for resources to help caregivers reduce burden and prepare for family caregiving are provided.
Review
Gerontology
Chelsea Liu, Adrian N. S. Badana, Julia Burgdorf, Chanee D. Fabius, David L. Roth, William E. Haley
Summary: This study systematically reviewed articles comparing racial/ethnic differences in psychological and physical well-being among dementia caregivers. The findings showed better psychological well-being in African American caregivers and lower physical well-being in Hispanic/Latino caregivers compared to white caregivers. The research suggests the importance of future studies using population-based samples to explore cultural differences among caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
Article
Oncology
Morris Murithi Muriuki, Sherry Oluchina, Bernard Wambua Mbithi
Summary: Globally, family caregivers of cancer patients are facing increasing burden and complex caregiving roles. This study found that 25.9% had mild role strain, 44.3% had moderate role strain, and 29.8% had severe role strain among family caregivers of cancer patients.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lun Li, Andrew Wister, Barbara Mitchell
Summary: This study found that both spousal and adult-child caregivers reported increased social isolation over time, with spousal caregivers showing a steeper increase. Increased caregiving hours were associated with greater social isolation, and male caregivers were more likely to experience social isolation over time compared to female caregivers.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katie Darabos, Haley Faust
Summary: Young adult caregivers (YACs) face unique challenges as they provide unpaid care to family members while also navigating major life decisions. This can have negative effects on their overall health and well-being.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Rebecca L. Utz, Echo L. Warner
Summary: Research should focus on understanding the similarities and differences among diverse caregivers to develop supportive policies and programs.
Article
Oncology
Yiqing Qian, Erin E. Kent
Summary: Research indicates that among female cancer caregivers, there is an association between unmet support needs and frequent mental distress, which is not found among male caregivers. While distress levels do not seem to vary by gender, having unmet support needs may negatively impact the mental health of female cancer caregivers.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Echo L. Warner, Andrew R. Wilson, Jessica G. Rainbow, Lee Ellington, Anne C. Kirchhoff
Summary: Young adults in the United States are increasingly taking on caregiving roles, with cancer caregivers often experiencing a greater burden than others, leading to employment challenges. Female cancer caregivers, those with lower education, and those earning below USD 20,000 annually may be at greater risk for employment detriments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Vittavat Termglinchan, Samira Daswani, Paricha Duangtaweesub, Taweevat Assavapokee, Arnold Milstein, Kevin Schulman
Summary: This study examines the challenges faced by family caregivers in Asian societies, particularly in Thailand. It identifies six caregiver personas and proposes multiple solutions to address their specific needs, with the aim of supporting family caregivers in coping with caregiving burden.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pelin Ozluk, Rebecca Cobb, Alyson Hoots, Malgorzata Sylwestrzak
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the mobile app ianacare in improving caregivers' support system, time use, productivity, and health and well-being. The results show that the app is associated with positive changes in various caregiver outcomes, such as increased assistance from personal support networks and reduced time off work for caregiving tasks.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Zonglei Zhou, Yao Wang, Ping Feng, Tongxin Li, Jacob Kraemer Tebes, Rongsheng Luan, Yu Yu
Summary: The study found that the level of caregiving knowledge and skills is positively correlated with the psychological well-being and active coping strategies of primary family caregivers of people living with schizophrenia. However, caregivers with different levels of caregiving knowledge and skills showed no significant differences in caregiver burden and coping styles.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
