Prioritizing Family Health of Older People in Europe: Current State and Future Directions of Family Nursing and Family-Focused Care

García-Vivar, Cristina; Åstedt‐Kurki, Päivi; Brødsgaard, Anne; Dieperink, Karin Brochstedt; Imhof, Lorenz; Konradsen, Hanne; Luttik, Marie Louise; Mahrer‐Imhof, Romy; Østergaard, Birte; Svavarsdóttir, Erla Kolbrún

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“…The PRISMA Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist was used to facilitate complete and transparent reporting (Tricco et al, 2018). This review was conducted by European researchers from the FAMily health in Europe-Research in Nursing group (FAME-RN) (García-Vivar et al, 2019).…”

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Healthcare interventions for older people with dementia and family caregivers in Europe: A scoping review

García-Vivar

Konradsen

Svavarsdóttir

et al. 2023

Int J of Nursing Practice

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AimThis study aimed to examine the extent, range and variety of research in Europe describing healthcare interventions for older people with dementia (PwD) and family caregivers.MethodsThis was a scoping review and followed the PRISMA Scoping Review guideline. MEDLINE, CINAHL and Cochrane library databases were searched for studies published between 2010 and 2020. Studies reporting healthcare interventions in Europe for PwD over 65 years and their family caregivers were included.ResultsTwenty‐one studies from six European countries were included. The types of healthcare intervention identified were categorized as follows: (1) family unit intervention (interventions for both PwD and their family caregiver), (2) individual intervention (separate interventions for PwD or family caregivers) and (3) family caregiver only intervention (interventions for family caregivers only but with outcomes for both PwD and family caregivers).ConclusionsThis review provides insight into healthcare interventions for older PwD and family caregivers in Europe. More studies are needed that focus on the family as a unit of care in dementia.

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Healthcare interventions for older people with dementia and family caregivers in Europe: A scoping review

García-Vivar

Konradsen

Svavarsdóttir

et al. 2023

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Health practices in Europe towards families of older patients with cancer: a scoping review

Konradsen

Brødsgaard

Østergaard

et al. 2020

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Introduction In Europe, cancer is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people aged over 65. A diagnosis of cancer can imply a negative impact on the quality of life of the older patients and their families. Despite research examining the impact of cancer on the family, it is unclear what kind of information is available about the types of clinical practice towards older patients with cancer and their families. The aim is to determine the extent, range and variety of research in Europe describing health practices towards families of older patients with cancer and to identify any existing gaps in knowledge. Methods Scoping review. Results A total of 12 articles were included, showing that family interventions are generally based on end‐of‐life care. Most studies used a qualitative approach and involved different types of family member as participants. Most studies were conducted in the UK. Conclusions Review findings revealed limited knowledge about health practices in Europe towards families with an older patient with cancer. This review indicates a need to increase family‐focused research that examines health practices that meet the needs of families of older patients with cancer. Seeing cancer as a chronic disease, there is an urgent need for the implementation of family‐focused interventions.

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Healthcare practices and interventions in Europe towards families of older patients with cardiovascular disease: A scoping review

Mahrer‐Imhof¹,

Østergaard

Brødsgaard

et al. 2021

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Background In Europe, cardiovascular disease is one of the predominant causes of mortality and morbidity among older people over 65 years. The occurrence of cardiovascular disease can have a negative impact on the quality of life of older patients and their families and family health overall. Assuming that illness is a family affair shaped by culture and health care systems, we explored European health care practices and interventions toward families of older patients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure. Aims This paper aimed to determine the extent, range, and variety of practices and interventions in Europe directed to families of older patients and to identify knowledge gaps. Materials & Methods A scoping review was conducted including studies published in Medline, CINHAL, or Cochrane library between 2009 and mid‐2020. Results A total of 22 articles from 17 studies were included, showing diverse practices and interventions. The interventions targeted the family as a unit (six studies), dyads (five studies), patients alone, but assessed family members’ reactions (five studies) or the family member primarily, but assessed the reaction of the patient (one study). Target outcomes were family caregiver burden; health‐related QoL; and perceived control in patients; and family functioning and changes in health behavior or knowledge in both, family members and patients. Most studies did not include an integral view of the family as the unit of care but rather had a disease‐centered approach. Discussion This scoping review provides insight into a variety of healthcare practices towards families of older patients with cardiovascular disease in Europe. Clarifying underlying assumptions to involve families is needed. More studies with family‐focused approaches as integral models could lead to practices that improve families’ well‐being. Exploring integral models for their acceptance in health care and family systems appears pertinent to develop European policy to support and add to family health.

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Prioritizing Family Health of Older People in Europe: Current State and Future Directions of Family Nursing and Family-Focused Care

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Healthcare interventions for older people with dementia and family caregivers in Europe: A scoping review

Healthcare interventions for older people with dementia and family caregivers in Europe: A scoping review

Health practices in Europe towards families of older patients with cancer: a scoping review

Healthcare practices and interventions in Europe towards families of older patients with cardiovascular disease: A scoping review

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