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Family caregiving: family strains, coping response patterns, and caregiver burden
This study addressed gaps in the literature on caregiver burden involving lack of information about the multiple strains of caregiving families, their coping patterns, and positive as well as negative aspects of caregiving. The primary objective was to examine the relationship among caregiving …
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Sleep, Fatigue and Caregiver Burden in Parents of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
… experience altered sleep, fatigue, and increased caregiver burden. If so, the differences seen in parental sleep efficiency and sleep duration may be attributed to the child experiencing altered sleep secondary to receiving dexamethasone. The purpose of this study was to describe, caregiver sleep, …
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Caregiver burden : the effect of providing care for a person with a traumatic brain injury
… a person with a traumatic brain injury can be burdensome. The goal of this research was to discover the effects of two stressors, severity of daily hassles and distress caused by the behavioral problems exhibited by the person with the brain injury, and two supports, social support and income, …
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CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH DEMENTIA: COLLECTIVISM AND INDIVIDUALISM AS PREDICTORS OF CAREGIVER BURDEN
<p>Caregiver burden, often associated with physical, emotional, and financial strain, is a significant concern for family members who are providing care to their loved ones. This study involved exploring the experiences of serving as a caregiver to a family member with dementia to better understand …
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Exploring the Effect of Caregiver Burden among Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Test of The Stress Process Model
… is stressful for both patients and their family caregivers (FCG). As the disease progresses, the patient's memory, functioning status, and behavioral problems get worse, and the needs of the patient that must be addressed by family caregivers increase dramatically. This research examines the …
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The Influence of Demographic Factors, Resilience, and Other Psychological Factors in Predicting Caregiver Burden in Trauma ICU Populations
… a small number of studies specifically focus on caregivers of ICU patients, findings suggest that these caregivers can experience a substantial burden. Although negative psychological states, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are gaining attention in the literature …
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Utilization of the Short Form Zarit Burden Interview to Screen Dementia Caregivers for Caregiver Burden in the Clinic Setting
Informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are known to have increased caregiver burden. Research has shown caregiver burden places persons with ADRD and their caregivers at increased risk for poor health outcomes. Screening caregivers for increased …
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The relationship between caregiver burden and participation in social engagement activities in older adult caregivers of persons with dementia
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-02-04 without embargo terms
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Caregiver Burden And Coping Responses For Females Who Are The Primary Caregiver For A Family Member Living With Hiv/aids In Kenya
… & Brown, 1992). Research indicates that most caregivers are female (Bunting, 2001; Songwathana, 2000). In Africa women bear the brunt of the burden of providing care for family members who are living with HIV/AIDS (Mushonga, 2001; Olenja, 1999). This study examined coping factors and caregiver …
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The cognitive functioning of dementia patients : an examination of the hierarchic dementia scale, and the impact of cognitive functioning on caregiver burden and desire to institutionalize
… examine the impact of cognitive functioning on caregiver burden and desire to institutionalize the patient. It was hypothesized that the HDS would be a valid and reliable measure of patient cognitive functioning, would differentiate among profiles of patients, and would be predictive of …
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Psychological Factors, Health Behaviors, and CVD Risk in Caregivers of Thai Older Adults with Dementia
Aims: Family caregivers of persons with dementia are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet associated factors remain underexplored, particularly in Thailand’s rapidly aging society. This study examined direct effects of psychological factors (resilience, caregiver burden, and …
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Effects of a psychosocial intervention on the quality of life or primary caregivers of women with breast cancer in Abuja, Nigeria
… has been paid to the psychosocial wellbeing of caregivers of patients undergoing care and treatment for breast cancer in Nigeria. There are no interventions in place to cater for their needs despite, the psychological problems faced by this group of people. This study investigated the …
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Caregiving, health-related quality of life and healthcare-seeking behaviour: A study of informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana
… and health(care) experiences among informal caregivers of older adults in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. This thesis examines caregiving motivation, caregiver burden, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and healthcare utilization among informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana. This …
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Parkinson's disease: An investigation of relevant marital and family factors
… of this study was to (a) examine the degree of caregiver burden experienced by spousal caregivers of persons suffering from idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) ; (b) explore factors believed to be associated with caregiver burden; and (c) investigate factors believed to be correlated with the …
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Caregivers? perceptions of caregiver burden, quality of life and support needs in caring for a child with cerebral palsy with feeding and/or swallowing difficulties within the context of the Western Cape, South Africa
… difficulties and are reliant on family caregivers for long-term care, particularly in resource-constrained countries like South Africa. This can result in caregiver burden and decreased quality of life for both caregiver and child. The planning and implementation of supportive services …
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The effectiveness of a physiotherapy domiciliary programme for housebound physically disabled and their caregivers in Manenberg
… the needs of the housebound disabled and their caregivers. The study was conducted over a 2 year period by means of action research using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research. In the first part of the programme 50 disabled and their caregivers were assessed on scales of …
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