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The impact of caregiving on the psychological well-being of family caregivers and cancer patients: Assessment and interventions

Northouse, Laurel L. and Katapodi, Maria C. and Schafenacker, Ann M. and Weiss, Denise. (2012) The impact of caregiving on the psychological well-being of family caregivers and cancer patients: Assessment and interventions. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 28 (4). pp. 236-245.

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Abstract

Objectives
To provide an overview of patient and caregiver emotional distress; examine the sources of their distress, review evidence-based interventions that can reduce distress, and provide guidelines for assessment and intervention.
Data Sources
Peer-reviewed publications.
Conclusion
There is a significant, reciprocal relationship between patient and caregiver emotional distress. Sources of distress vary by phase of illness. Evidence-based interventions can reduce distress and anxiety, but often are not implemented in practice.
Implications for Nursing Practice
Nurses need to assess patients and family caregivers for distress and intervene to reduce distress by fostering patient-caregiver teamwork, communication, and self-care; providing information; and referring to resources as needed.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Public Health > Ehemalige Einheiten Public Health > Pflegewissenschaft (Katapodi)
UniBasel Contributors:Katapodi, Maria C
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0749-2081
e-ISSN:1878-3449
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Language:English
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Last Modified:14 May 2019 14:56
Deposited On:22 Nov 2017 09:00

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