There is a robust body of research regarding outcomes following pediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). However, these studies generally explore medium-term outcomes (i.e., 3 to 12months postinjury), whereas functioning during acute stages following ABI is poorly understood. In particular, there is limited knowledge regarding caregiver functioning during a child’s hospitalization immediately aft...

BACKGROUND In recent years, the caregiving responsibilities of cancer patients' family members have increased dramatically. Reducing caregiver strain and burden supports the mission of professional nursing. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine and compare the caregiver strain index scores of breast cancer informal caregivers, before and after a patient-caregiver educational and t...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article examines interventions aimed at improving psychological outcomes (e.g., caregiver burden, quality of life, anxiety, depression, perceived control, stress mastery, caregiver confidence and preparedness, and caregiver mastery) in family caregivers of patients with heart failure. RECENT FINDINGS Eight studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the revi...

BACKGROUND Caregiver burden associated with caring for women with ovarian cancer has received limited focus. However, these patients often have complex needs, requiring a high level of care at home and imposing substantial burdens on caregivers. OBJECTIVES This pilot study assessed the level of caregiver burden experienced by the primary caregivers of patients with end-stage ovarian cancer an...

Background: Rehabilitation is a main part of stroke treatment. Stroke causes reduced quality of life (QOL) among stroke survivors and significant strain on Caregivers.However, family role on the rehabilitation team andprogram should present on family-based. Aim: The effect of home-based stroke rehabilitation on quality of life of stroke survivors and their family caregiver strain. Method: This ...

This study aims to describe family psychoeducation for elderly clients and caregivers with hypertension. research method uses a case analyze in-depth the benefits of The results showed that providing impacted by increasing knowledge from those who did not understand To become more understanding about hypertension, were able practice dealing stress burdens in family. In conclusion, applying nurs...

INTRODUCTION Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and low vision among older adults. Previous research shows a high prevalence of distress and disruption to the lifestyle of family caregivers of persons with late AMD. This supports existing evidence that caregivers are 'hidden patients' at risk of poor health outcomes. There is ample scope for improving the sup...