Death Anxiety, Depression, and Coping in Family Caregivers

Death Anxiety, Depression, and Coping in Family Caregivers

Along with the increase in elderly patients with chronic and disabling conditions, the number of family caregivers continues to rise. Caregiving has been associated with negative physical and psychological impact on the caregivers’ health, as well as, with higher prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and a higher risk of mortality. The purpose of this study was to examine if death anxiety wo...

Depression and Anxiety in Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

Coping strategies, depression, and anxiety among Ontario family medicine residents.

OBJECTIVE To assess the current prevalence of depression and anxiety among Ontario family medicine residents, and to describe their coping strategies. DESIGN Surveys mailed to residents integrated DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and a previously validated Patient Health Questionnaire. SETTING Ontario family medicine programs from June to August 2002. PARTICIPANTS Residents entering, advancing ...

Predictive Factors of Death Anxiety in Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients

Introduction: Due to the chronic and progressive nature of chronic renal failure, the hemodialysis patients’ need for caregivers to carry out daily care increases; as a result of this care, caregivers are also exposed to a wide range of psychological and physical problems. One of the psychological symptoms experienced by caregivers is death anxiety. This study was conducted to determine the pre...

The Effect of Spiritual Group Therapy on Depression, Anxiety and Stress of Family Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Objective: Caring for a child with cancer has many tensions that can lead to deep emotional and emotional problems such as stress, anxiety and depression in his family caregivers. This study examined the effectiveness of spiritual group therapy of depression, anxiety and stress of caregivers of children with cancer. Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and po...