Depressive Symptoms and Use of Home-Based Respite Time in Family Caregivers

Mensie, Lauren C.; Steffen, Ann M.

doi:10.1080/01621424.2010.511514

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“…Secondly, these efforts and initiatives should be complemented with a dissemination of information on respite care services. Given that studies have found the positive impact of respite care services on caregivers’ quality of life [ 55 ] and depressive symptomatology [ 56 ], these services can provide caregivers with a temporary relief from their caregiving duties to attend relevant activities or handle personal matters. Last but not least, psychoeducation for distressed caregivers can now be understood in the context of the impact of reactions to caregiving on their mental health.…”

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Providing care to relatives with mental illness: reactions and distress among primary informal caregivers

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BackgroundThe responsibility of caring for relatives with mental illness often falls on the family members. It has been reported that the reactions to or consequences of providing care are what rendered the role of a caregiver challenging and hence a source of distress. This present study thus aimed to identify socio-demographic correlates of caregiving experiences using the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA) and to examine the associations between reactions to caregiving and psychological distress.MethodsA total of 350 caregivers with relatives seeking outpatient care at a tertiary psychiatric hospital were recruited for this study. Distress among caregivers was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The CRA was administered to measure reactions from caregiving in four domains including impact on schedule and health (ISH), impact on finance (IF), lack of family support (LFS) and caregiver esteem (CE). Participants also completed a questionnaire that asked for their socio-demographic information. Multivariable linear regression analysis was first used with domains of CRA as outcome variables and socio-demographic variables as predictors in the models. The next set of multivariable linear regression analysis tested for the association between CRA domains and distress with CRA domain scores as outcome variables and PHQ-9 score as predictor, controlling for socio-demographic variables.ResultsSocio-demographic correlates of CRA domains identified were age, education, employment, income and ethnicity. Domain scores of CRA were significantly associated with PHQ-9 score even after controlling for socio-demographic variables. A higher distress score was associated with greater impact felt in the domain of ISH (β = 0.080, P < 0.001), IF (β = 0.064, P < 0.001), and LFS (β = 0.057, P < 0.001), and was associated with lower CE domain scores (β = −0.021, P < 0.05).ConclusionThis study identified several socio-demographic correlates of caregiving reaction in the different domains. Each of these domains was found to be significantly associated with caregiver distress. Higher distress was associated with stronger impact on the negative domains and a lower impact in the positive domain of caregiving reaction. Interventions such as educational programs at the caregiver level, and also promoting wider social care support in these domains may help to address caregiver distress.

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“…Na primeira década dos anos 2000, foram publicados dois em 2007 (25,36), 10 em 2008 (18, 21, 26-28, 30, 31, 34, 38, 58) e quatro em 2009 (24,29,35,40). Na segunda década, quatro artigos foram publicados em 2010 (39,44,46,47), oito em 2011 (14,19,23,32,(41)(42)(43)45), três em 2012 (16,37,60), sete em 2013 (15,17,20,22,33,59,61), quatro em 2014 (55)(56)(57)62), três em 2015 (51)(52)(53), três em 2016 (49,50,54), cinco em 2017 (48,63,65,68,70), seis em 2018 (64,66,67,69,71,72), três em 2019…”

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Instrumentos para avaliar a sobrecarga e a qualidade de vida de cuidadores

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Objetivo: identificar na literatura instrumentos para avaliar a qualidade de vida e a sobrecarga em cuidadores e sua aplicabilidade com essa população. Síntese de conteúdo: revisão integrativa da literatura em dois períodos de busca. Em setembro de 2017, foram selecionados 604 resumos na PubMed e 33 na LILACS, totalizando 637. Em seguida, para a atualização de dados, em setembro de 2020, foramescolhidos 137 resumos na PubMed e quatro na LILACS, totalizando 141. Após a leitura dos resumos, 106 artigos foram lidos na íntegra, dos quais 62 artigos atenderam os critérios de inclusão estabelecidos. Após a identificação de 80 instrumentos aplicados em cuidadores nessas publicações, buscou-se identificar a existência de validação brasileira, bem como sua aplicabilidade com cuidadores. Desses instrumentos, 39 não foramvalidados no Brasil, 13 eram elaborações próprias dos autores e 28 validações brasileiras. Desses 28 validados, sete são voltados para cuidadores e os demais, para populações gerais. Na análise de adequação da aplicação desses instrumentos gerais aessa população, verificou-se que os objetivos dos estudos foram atingidos, pois aspectos relativos à sobrecarga e à qualidade de vida também se aplicam ao cuidador que assume o cuidado do paciente em casa. Conclusões: os achados apontam que, para além da criação de novos instrumentos, é preciso identificar na literatura os já existentes.

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“…Consistent with the Stress Process Model of Caregiving, Network members were concerned about the quality of life among family caregivers who prioritize loved ones’ immediate needs before their own. Short-term respite care may ameliorate primary (impaired health, disabilities, limitations) and secondary (role demands, anxiety, depression) stressors among caregivers (Jansen et al, 2009; Mensie & Steffen, 2010; Pearlin, Mullan, Semple, & Skaff, 1990; Robison, Fortinsky, Kleppinger, Shugrue, & Porter, 2009; Schulz & Sherwood, 2008; Tompkins & Bell, 2009).…”

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Determining Provider Needs for Respite Training, Results of an Alabama Survey

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2014

Sage Open

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The Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network™ enhances respite services for family caregivers. University evaluators conducted a statewide assessment of respite providers using multiple formats. The purpose was to determine met and unmet needs for respite training among providers serving family caregivers of individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. A total of 317 respite providers attempted and 191 completed survey items, revealing respite experience, disabilities and chronic illnesses, areas of difficulty, prior training and confidence, training needs and preferences. Results will be used by a state Network to match content and delivery of training to providers' needs. Respite providers have important roles to play, sharing information about respite services and providers, advocating for caregiver eligibility to receive services, and participating in training paid and volunteer providers.

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Depressive Symptoms and Use of Home-Based Respite Time in Family Caregivers

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Providing care to relatives with mental illness: reactions and distress among primary informal caregivers

Providing care to relatives with mental illness: reactions and distress among primary informal caregivers

Instrumentos para avaliar a sobrecarga e a qualidade de vida de cuidadores

Determining Provider Needs for Respite Training, Results of an Alabama Survey

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