Public health perspectives on the family care gap

Bouldin, Erin D.; Andresen, Elena M.; Edwards, Valerie J.; Kearley, Justin P.; Reed, Nia; McGuire, Lisa C.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-813898-4.00001-4

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“…Thus, the value of informal caregiving, such as the care provided by family caregivers (FCs), is emphasised. Caregivers help improve the health conditions and quality of life of their care recipients and can prevent or delay institutionalisation [4]. However, some FCs have health vulnerabilities, possibly affecting their ability to provide care [5][6][7].…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregivers

Kiljunen

Välimäki

Savela

et al. 2023

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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AimThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of frailty and identify the demographical and clinical factors associated with frailty among older family caregivers.MethodThe participants of this cross‐sectional study were older family caregivers (n = 125) living in Eastern Finland. Data on functional and cognitive status, depressive symptoms, nutritional status, medication, chronic diseases, stroke, and oral health were obtained. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) was used to evaluate nutritional status. Frailty status was evaluated using the abbreviated comprehensive geriatric assessment (aCGA) scale.ResultsSeventy‐three percent of caregivers were identified as frail. According to multivariable logistic regression, cataract, glaucoma, or macular degeneration and the MNA score were predictors of frailty. After adjusting for age, gender, and number of own teeth, the MNA score remained a significant predictor of frailty (adjusted OR = 1.22, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.41). As the MNA scores decreased (meaning poorer nutritional status), the risk of frailty increased.ConclusionsThe present study showed that frailty is prevalent among older family caregivers. Recognising older family caregivers with frailty or at risk of frailty is vital. It is essential to acknowledge vision problems' role in frailty and to monitor and support the nutritional status of family caregivers regularly to prevent frailty development.

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Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregivers

Kiljunen

Välimäki

Savela

et al. 2023

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Changes in Health Indicators Among Caregivers — United States, 2015–2016 to 2021–2022

Kilmer,

Omura,

Bouldin

et al. 2024

MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep.

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Connecting Dementia Caregivers to Recommended Services: Care to Plan

Gaugler,

Millenbah,

Jensen

et al. 2023

J Gerontol Nurs

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The current mixed methods, embedded study evaluated the use of an online tool (Care to Plan [CtP]) that generates tailored service and support recommendations for dementia caregivers as well as information that can connect dementia caregiver users to recommended resources. Forty-three dementia caregivers identified in a health care system were randomly assigned to receive either CtP or usual care. The embedded, mixed methods design resulted in no quantitative, direct evidence for CtP's efficacy. Qualitative data revealed important insights into facilitators of and barriers to CtP use. Qualitative data also demonstrated that CtP helped caregivers obtain a better awareness of their needs and experiences. Clinicians may find CtP useful as an initial tool to spur memory care/case management and facilitate conversations about caregivers' needs and resources to meet individualized challenges. [ Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49 (10), 5–11.]

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Public health perspectives on the family care gap

Cited by 3 publications

References 25 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregivers

Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregivers

Changes in Health Indicators Among Caregivers — United States, 2015–2016 to 2021–2022

Connecting Dementia Caregivers to Recommended Services: Care to Plan

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