照顾负担
苦恼
家庭照顾者
心理困扰
应对(心理学)
心理学
定性研究
老年学
临床心理学
照顾者压力
人口
生活质量(医疗保健)
医学
精神科
痴呆
心理健康
心理治疗师
疾病
社会学
病理
环境卫生
社会科学
作者
Dawon Baik,Colleen K. McIlvennan,Christina Baker,Heather Coats
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.08.015
摘要
Older family caregivers of persons with heart failure (HF-FCGs) are an understudied and vulnerable population, who are at heightened risk for age-related physical and cognitive declines. We explored caregiving experiences of older HF-FCGs and examined levels of their caregiver burden, psychological distress, caregiving self-efficacy and quality of life (QoL) using descriptive mixed methods. We conducted telephone-based surveys and semi-structured interviews (N=13). Low levels of caregiver burden, psychological distress, and high levels of caregiving self-efficacy and QoL were reported. Through qualitative interviews, three qualitative themes emerged: (1) Impact of Being a Caregiver, (2) Managing Caregiver Distress, and (3) Embracing the Caregiver Role. Psychological distress was the most frequently reported. Physical, psychological, and social distress experienced by older HF-FCGs might be offset by their coping strategies and willingness to accept their caregiver role. FCG-centered support programs that help older HF-FCGs develop and apply their own coping strategies should be considered.
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