Mental health, substance use, and suicidal ideation among unpaid caregivers of adults in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: Relationships to age, race/ethnicity, employment, and caregiver intensity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.130
Abstract: Background : Unpaid caregivers of adults play critical roles in health care systems by providing care to older adults and those with chronic conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened caregiving needs, forcing some into caregiving… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers adults; suicidal ideation; health; unpaid caregivers ... See more keywords
Psychological Concerns Associated with Empathy in Paid and Unpaid Caregivers of Older People: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2090879
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Identify associations between psychological impartments and empathy (affective and cognitive domains) in paid and unpaid caregivers of older people. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted. Searches were performed in the Pubmed,… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; caregivers older; unpaid caregivers; paid unpaid ... See more keywords
Mental health and well-being of unpaid caregivers: a cross-sectional survey protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070374
Abstract: Introduction Unpaid caregiving, care provided by family/friends, is a public health issue of increasing importance. COVID-19 worsened the mental health conditions of unpaid caregivers, increasing substance/drug use and early development of chronic disease. The impact… read more here.
Keywords: health; health well; unpaid caregivers; survey ... See more keywords
A qualitative study of unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia and their interactions with health and community-based services and providers
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DOI: 10.1177/14713012221146253
Abstract: Background and Objectives Unpaid caregivers frequently feel underprepared and without adequate training, support, or access to services and resources to care for persons living with dementia. Health and community-based services and providers are critical to… read more here.
Keywords: health community; living dementia; unpaid caregivers; persons living ... See more keywords