Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chloe Howard, Nickola C. Overall, Chris G. Sibley
Summary: Available longitudinal evidence suggests that personal growth following adversity may not be as prevalent as suggested in cross-sectional research. However, the current study finds that people's well-being remained consistent over the year following various life events, indicating high levels of psychological resilience in the population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Drofn Birgisdottir, Tove Bylund Grenklo, Ulrika Kreicbergs, Gunnar Steineck, Carl Johan Furst, Jimmie Kristensson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the self-reported family cohesion of young adults who lost a parent to cancer during their teenage years and its long-term effects on their psychological health and well-being. The results showed that poor family cohesion in the first year after the loss was strongly associated with higher risk of depression, lower well-being, symptoms of anxiety, problematic sleeping, and emotional numbness six to nine years later. These findings highlight the importance of family cohesion in preventing long-term negative outcomes among bereaved youth.
Article
Oncology
Maria D. Thomson, Maureen Wilson-Genderson, Laura A. Siminoff
Summary: This study examined the caregiving activities of primary and secondary caregivers of hematological cancer patients, finding that the health of primary caregivers was influenced by the presence of secondary caregivers. The presence of secondary caregivers was associated with improvements in the mental health of primary caregivers over time.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elizabeth Hathaway, Ellen Kaehr, Nicholas A. Rattray, Kathleen T. Unroe
Summary: This study aims to characterize the implementation, benefits, and challenges of the Essential Family Caregiver (EFC) program implemented in long-term care (LTC) settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana and to describe LTC administrator perspectives on family/caregiver involvement. The results showed that despite challenges such as infection risk, policy interpretation, and logistical issues, the program was viewed favorably by LTC administrators. They desired to support resident well-being while maintaining good standing with regulatory agencies.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Eunjeong Choi, Hyun-Ju Seo, I. L. Han Choo, Seong Min Kim, Jeong Min Park, Yu Mi Choi, Eun-Young Yang
Summary: Despite the implementation of community-based interventions for family caregivers of people with dementia, a long-term assessment of these programs is lacking. This study aimed to identify the long-term effects of a community-based dementia caregiver intervention on caregiver burden and healthcare utilization, as well as explore predictors of burden and utilization. The findings showed that the intervention group did not experience a reduction in burden or utilization compared to the control group. Predictors of perceived burden included being a spouse caregiver and having multiple comorbidities. These predictors should be considered when implementing public family support programs.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wan-Chen Hsu, Nuan-Ching Huang, Der-Chiang Li, Susan C. Hu
Summary: This study examines the effects of different types of caregiving on the well-being of older caregivers. The results indicate that caregivers of older adults have higher depressive symptoms and lower life satisfaction compared to non-caregivers, especially when caring for adults with ADL problems. In contrast, caregivers of grandchildren do not experience significant effects on depression or life satisfaction. Interestingly, caregiving for both older adults and grandchildren has no significant effect on depression but positively affects life satisfaction.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Tuba Metin, Ozlem Ugur, Serap Cetinkaya Ozdemir, Aysun Gonderen, Cenk Sunu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of financial well-being of caregivers on the quality of life of patients with multiple myeloma. The study found that the quality of life of caregivers was negatively affected by their financial well-being, while financial satisfaction positively affected their quality of life. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses assess the financial situation of patients and caregivers, provide financial guidance, and develop policies to support their financial well-being.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ramona Backhaus, Hilde Verbeek, Bram de Boer, Judith H. J. Urlings, Debby L. Gerritsen, Raymond T. C. M. Koopmans, Jan P. H. Hamers
Summary: Five months after the visiting ban in Dutch nursing homes had been lifted, it still had an impact on residents, family members, and staff. It is questionable whether nursing homes feel prepared for welcoming visitors in the case of new COVID-19 infections. Nursing homes indicated that they felt prepared for the next wave, while at the same time, they were particularly concerned about staff well-being and vitality.
Article
Surgery
Makoto Shiraishi, Yoshihiro Sowa, Naoki Inafuku
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify response patterns related to sexual well-being following breast operations in the Japanese population. Patient-reported outcomes were analyzed at 1 year and 5 years after breast operations, and significant differences were found in the response rate and scores for sexual well-being among different types of operations.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tania Barham, Brachel Champion, Andrew D. Foster, Jena D. Hamadani, Warren C. Jochem, Gisella Kagy, Randall Kuhn, Jane Menken, Abdur Razzaque, Elisabeth Dowling Root, Patrick S. Turner
Summary: Family planning programs are believed to have long-term benefits for women's health and well-being. A study in Bangladesh showed that the program increased contraceptive use and reduced fertility, but did not have significant positive impacts on health or economic outcomes. Women in the program area had modestly poorer overall health and respiratory health, as well as higher body mass index in later years.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Huanyu Mou, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Wai Tong Chien
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a family-focused dyadic psychoeducational intervention for stroke dyads. The results showed that the intervention was feasible, acceptable, and had significant effects on survivors' functioning and caregivers' burden. However, there were no significant effects on other secondary outcomes.
Article
Business
Feng Xu, Linlin Jin
Summary: This study examines the impact of transformational leader behaviors on ventures and followers, showing that exposure to entrepreneurial stressors has negative effects on well-being by impairing leader behaviors. Additionally, individual differences in how entrepreneurs react to stress can affect both their leadership behaviors and well-being.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tae-Min Rhee, Hyung-Kwan Kim, Bong-Seong Kim, Kyung-Do Han, Hyun-Jung Lee, In-Chang Hwang, Heesun Lee, Jun-Bean Park, Yeonyee E. Yoon, Yong-Jin Kim, Goo-Yeong Cho
Summary: Limited data are available on the long-term outcomes in HCM patients with significant CAD requiring revascularization. This study showed that HCM patients who underwent coronary revascularization had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death, SCD, ischemic stroke, and heart failure compared to the non-HCM control group.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jasneet Parmar, Sharon Anderson, Lesley Charles, Cecelia Marion, Karenn Chan, Suzette Bremault-Phillips, Douglas Faulder, Peter George J. Tian, Gurparampreet Sidhu, Anwar Haq
Summary: The study reveals uncertainty in the roles of attending physicians in supporting family caregivers of long-term care residents, with family caregivers perceiving insufficient support. Both physicians and family caregivers showed ambivalence and agreement in evaluating physicians' knowledge and abilities.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tali Raviv, Christopher M. Warren, Jason J. Washburn, Madeleine K. Kanaley, Liga Eihentale, Hayley Jane Goldenthal, Jaclyn Russo, Caroline P. Martin, Lisa S. Lombard, Jamie Tully, Kenneth Fox, Ruchi Gupta
Summary: This study examined changes in caregiver-reported youth psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that exposure to COVID-19 and family stress were associated with worse youth psychological well-being, highlighting the need for comprehensive public health approaches to prioritize children's well-being and address youth mental health needs.
Article
Ethnic Studies
Orla C. Sheehan, Mandip S. Dhamoon, Janet Prvu Bettger, Jin Huang, Chelsea Liu, J. David Rhodes, Olivio J. Clay, David L. Roth
Summary: This study investigated the effects of race and sex on medication adherence in stroke survivors with family caregivers. Results showed that despite similar prescription rates at discharge, Black stroke survivors were more likely to discontinue antithrombotic medications compared to White patients.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chelsea Liu, Victoria R. Marino, Virginia J. Howard, William E. Haley, David L. Roth
Summary: Higher social engagement and longer caregiving duration tend to be associated with higher positive aspects of caregiving (PAC). Non-dementia caregivers and African American caregivers reported higher PAC. Caregiving strain may attenuate the association between dementia caregiving and PAC.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Pariya L. Fazeli, Cierra Hopkins, David E. Vance, Virginia Wadley, Peng Li, Bulent Turan, Pamela G. Bowen, Olivio J. Clay
Summary: This article introduces a pilot clinical trial that aims to examine the feasibility and efficacy of a tailored multidomain lifestyle modification intervention for middle-aged and older African Americans. The study will focus on individualized cognitive prescriptions to target various lifestyle factors and promote behavior change. The goal is to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and contribute to person-centered dementia prevention approaches in diverse populations.
NURSING-RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joanne Elayoubi, William E. Haley, David L. Roth, Mary Cushman, Orla C. Sheehan, Virginia J. Howard, Melissa deCardi Hladek, Gizem Hueluer
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether changes in perceived stress and depressive symptoms are associated with increased inflammation among family caregivers and non-caregivers. The findings showed that caregivers experienced greater worsening in perceived stress and depressive symptoms compared to non-caregivers, but there were limited associations between these factors and inflammation in both groups. However, inflammation was associated with various demographic and health variables for both caregivers and non-caregivers, such as age, race, obesity, and medication use for hypertension and diabetes.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Myles D. Moody, Wesley R. Browning, Monir Hossain, Olivio J. Clay
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of vicarious and personal experiences of discrimination on the subjective well-being of Black adults, while observing the potentially moderating effects of utilizing mental health care. The findings revealed that both vicarious and personal experiences of discrimination were associated with higher levels of anxiety symptoms among the participants. Lifetime utilization of mental health care was found to moderate the effects of discrimination on anxiety symptoms.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
David L. Roth, John P. Bentley, Debora Kamin Mukaz, William E. Haley, Jeremy D. Walston, Karen Bandeen-Roche
Summary: Previous studies have found small and inconsistent differences between family caregivers and control samples on individual measures of systemic inflammation. This study identified two latent factors of inflammation and found that transitioning to a family caregiving role was associated with a lower increase over time on the inhibitory feedback factor.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuri Jang, Nan Sook Park, Juyoung Park, David A. Chiriboga, William E. Haley, Miyong T. Kim
Summary: This study examined the types of family relationships among older Korean Americans and explored the role of friend networks in mental health. The results showed that individuals with smaller friend networks and belonging to dysfunctional family types experienced greater mental distress. In addition, the study highlighted the importance of friend networks, particularly for older immigrants with dysfunctional family relationships.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lydia T. Nguyen, Lorna E. Prophater, Sam Fazio, Gizem Hulur, Rio Tate, Kasia Sherwin, Julie Shatzer, Lindsay J. Peterson, William E. Haley
Summary: The VITAL At Home project aimed to combat social isolation and loneliness in family caregivers of people with dementia by providing them with technology tools. The study found that tablets had positive effects on caregivers' well-being, including stress relief, increased satisfaction with quiet time, and improved access to supportive programs.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cheyanne Barba, Brian Downer, Olivio Clay, Richard Kennedy, Erin Ballard, Michael Crowe
Summary: Frailty is associated with adverse health outcomes and greater healthcare utilization. This study examined the relationship between pre-frailty and frailty with healthcare utilization in Puerto Rico. Pre-frailty was associated with a higher rate of doctor visits, while frailty was associated with a higher rate of ER visits, hospital stays, and doctor visits.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuri Jang, Kenneth Hepburn, Juyoung Park, William E. Haley, Miyong T. Kim
Summary: In this study, the researchers used a three-step model of cultural adaptation to make evidence-based interventions accessible to dementia caregivers with limited English proficiency. By translating the Savvy Caregiver Program manual into Korean and certifying bilingual trainers, they demonstrated the process of cultural adaptation. The preliminary findings showed the initial efficacy of the linguistically attuned program and identified areas for further modification.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Matthew J. Bair, Sarah Margaret Orris, Mallory Johnson, Jane M. Liebschutz, William Demonte, Olivio J. Clay, Amy L. Durr, Claire E. Farel, Deana Agil, Greer Burkholder, Bernadette Johnson, Kendall Conder, Mireille Leone, Sonia Napravnik, Tammi Thomas, Lindsay Browne, Kiko King, LaToya Mullen, Jessica Merlin
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel theory-based pain self-management intervention called STOMP for HIV patients with chronic pain, and compare it with enhanced usual care. STOMP is a comprehensive intervention consisting of group sessions, one-on-one pain self-management, and peer leaders. This study has the potential to transform chronic pain treatment for HIV patients.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2023)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Pariya L. Fazeli, Cierra Hopkins, David E. Vance, Virginia Wadley, Peng Li, Bulent Turan, Danny H. H. Wang, Pamela G. Bowen, Olivio J. Clay
Summary: This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a pilot randomized clinical trial of an individualized multidomain health behavior intervention among middle-aged and older Black/African Americans (B/AA). The CogRx program demonstrated positive effects on dementia knowledge and targeted health behaviors, but further implementation and effectiveness testing is needed in larger and more diverse populations.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Joanne Elayoubi, Monica E. Nelson, Christina X. Mu, William E. Haley, Virginia G. Wadley, Olivio J. Clay, Michael Crowe, Mary Cushman, Joan S. Grant, David L. Roth, Ross Andel
Summary: Chronic stress is linked to negative health outcomes, especially cognitive decline. While some studies suggest that caregiving strain is associated with worse cognitive functioning, the findings are inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between caregiving, caregiving strain, and cognitive functioning. The results showed that caregivers had better baseline cognitive functioning and word list learning compared to noncaregivers. However, caregiving strain was only associated with better word list learning in the unadjusted model. The study concluded that more rigorous research is needed, and the negative effects of caregiving on cognition should be interpreted cautiously.
PSYCHOLOGY AND AGING
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Adrienne T. Aiken-Morgan, Ian M. Mcdonough, Jeanine M. Parisi, Olivio J. Clay, Kelsey R. Thomas, Lindsay J. Rotblatt, Roland J. Thorpe, Michael Marsiske
Summary: This study examines the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and cognitive performance, finding that an increase in BMI is associated with less cognitive decline. Additionally, race and socioeconomic status have an impact on the relationship between BMI and cognitive trajectories.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexandra L. Clark, Alexandra J. Weigand, Olivio J. Clay, Joshua Owens, Jacob Fiala, Michael Crowe, Michael Marsiske, Kelsey R. Thomas
Summary: Racial differences in social determinants of health (SDoH) are associated with age-related declines in everyday functioning among older adults, particularly in the Black/African American population.
ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA: DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT & DISEASE MONITORING
(2022)
