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A family approach to delirium: a review of the literature
- Author:
- HALLOWAY Shannon
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 18(2), 2014, pp.129-139.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This literature review had the following objectives: (1) evaluate the current state of research into delirium management (prevention, identification, or treatment of delirium) with family approaches or involvement, (2) identify gaps and areas that require investigation, and (3) determine a future course of research. A comprehensive search of original research was conducted in six major databases using seven keywords in 2012. The literature search yielded a total of 2160 articles. Criteria for eligibility were met by a total of 11 articles. The articles were evaluated in regards to purpose, sample, research design, level of evidence, variables, and results. The literature review revealed that this topic is emergent and requires substantial additional research. The aspects of delirium care that researchers investigated were diverse and included bedside interventions (n = 3), screening strategies (n = 4), family education (n = 2), and care that employed multiple components (n = 2). Delirium outcomes improved significantly in two high-quality studies: one multi-component intervention and one bedside intervention program. Other noteworthy findings of lower quality studies warrant further examination. The review of the articles did not determine if the involvement of families in delirium management improves patient outcomes; however, the review revealed potential for program development and future courses of research.
Families caring for people diagnosed as mentally ill: the literature re-examined
- Authors:
- PERRING Christina, TWIGG Julia, ATKIN Karl
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 67p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at literature which covers the impact on the family of caring for a mentally ill person; characteristics which can make caring more difficult; provision of services.
The burden of care: the impact of functional psychiatric illness on the patient's family
- Authors:
- FADDEN G., BEBBINGTON P., KUIPERS L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, March 1987, pp.285-292.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Literature review.
Prevalence of depression and burden among informal care-givers of people with dementia: a meta-analysis
- Authors:
- COLLINS Rebecca N., KISHITA Naoko
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 40(11), 2020, pp.2355-2392.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This meta-analysis examined the prevalence of depression and burden among informal care-givers of people with dementia (PwD) and compared the prevalence of depression between male and female, and spousal and non-spousal, care-givers. The quality of studies was evaluated and moderator variables explored. A search of six electronic databases (PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, MEDLINE Complete, SCOPUS, Web of Science and ProQuest) was conducted from the first available date to the 31 October 2017. Inclusion criteria involved observational studies on the prevalence of burden or depression among informal care-givers of PwD. Forty-three studies were examined with a total of 16,911 participants. The adjusted pooled prevalence of depression was 31.24 per cent (95% confidence interval (CI) = 27.70, 35.01) and burden was 49.26 per cent (95% CI = 37.15, 61.46), although heterogeneity among prevalence estimates was high. Depression prevalence estimates differed according to the instrument used and the continent where the study was conducted. The odds of having depression were almost one and a half times higher in female compared to male care-givers. No significant difference was observed between spouses and non-spouses. Most studies had a medium risk of bias. Results suggest a great need within this population for interventions that are effective at reducing burden and depressive symptoms. It therefore appears imperative for dementia services that are not providing such interventions to do so. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family support in late life: a review of the literature on aging, disability, and family caregiving
- Authors:
- GROSSMAN Brian R., WEBB Catherine E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 19(4), 2016, pp.348-395.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
For older adults and people with disabilities in the United States, family caregiving is an important part of remaining at home and in the community. As care recipients and caregivers age, family dynamics change, and the health, social, and financial impacts of this work have implications for individuals, families, and social policy. This review maps the literature across multiple fields related to disability and ageing to understand caregiving in late life, what it means to be an older caregiver and/or to care for older people. The authors summarise the findings of 97 articles to address the care, services, and supports family caregivers provide for older adults; negative and positive impacts for caregivers serving in this role; supports that family members use or need; and societal impact of family caregiving. Much of the literature describes the work family caregivers provide and negative impacts of caregiving. Less attention is devoted to caregiving benefits, supports used by family caregivers, and societal impacts. The authors conclude with an agenda for future research that attends to the need for research that includes: more diverse samples, new types of caregivers, longitudinal data, qualitative data and analysis, and comparative research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Physical and mental health of carers
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 3
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Summarises new evidence on the physical and mental health of carers. The review analyses the findings from a cross-sectional study in England, which reported that around 20 per cent of carers experienced common mental disorders, highlighting that this poor mental health was directly related to caring rather than other stressors. A cohort study in Australia reported that more than a third of carers experienced deterioration of their physical or mental health after starting caring. Both studies offer insights for health and social care service providers in designing assessments and targeting support for carers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Creative practice as mutual recovery in mental health
- Authors:
- CRAWFORD Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 18(2), 2013, pp.55-64.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article reviews the literature review to examine the value of approaches to mental health based on creative practice in the humanities and arts, and explore these in relation to the potential contribution to mutual recovery. It found recovery can embrace carers and practitioners as well as sufferers from mental health problems. Divisions tend to exist between those with mental health needs, informal carers and health, social care and education personnel. Mutual recovery is therefore a very useful term because it instigates a more fully social understanding of mental health recovery processes, encompassing diverse actors in the field of mental health. Research demonstrates the importance of arts for “recovery orientated mental health services”, how they provide ways of breaking down social barriers, of expressing and understanding experiences and emotions, and of helping to rebuild identities and communities. Similarly, the humanities can advance the recovery of health and well-being. The notion of mutual recovery through creative practice is more than just a set of creative activities which are believed to have benefit. The idea is also a heuristic that can be useful to professionals and family members, as well as individuals with mental health problems themselves. Mutual recovery is perhaps best seen as a relational construct, offering new opportunities to build egalitarian, appreciative and substantively connected communities – resilient communities of mutual hope, compassion and solidarity. (Edited publisher abstract)
The formal support experiences of family carers of people with an intellectual disability who also display challenging behaviour and/or mental health issues: what do carers say?
- Author:
- JAMES Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 17(1), 2013, pp.6-23.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Legislation, policy and strategies encourage services and professionals to work with carers in ways that complement and enhance their roles in order to maximize their capacity to care for their relative. Family carers therefore are recognized as a valuable resource. This article reports the findings of a review of research that explored the support experiences of family carers of a person with an intellectual disability who displays challenging behaviour and/or has a mental health problem. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the reported experiences of family carers from recent research studies, about their own support. Carers commonly reported that the support they want from services and professionals is the provision of clear, understandable information about their relative’s condition and treatment. Also, they want help to develop skills that enable them to manage in difficult situations, the provision of psychological support for themselves and a break from their caring role. They desire well-coordinated services as well as skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Recommendations made for the development of future research and practice.
Personalised caregiver support: effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in subgroups of caregivers of people with dementia
- Authors:
- MIERLO Lisa D. Van, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27(1), January 2012, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
To be able to provide carers of people with dementia with the appropriate care and tailored support, more detailed knowledge is needed on the effectiveness of interventions in the different subgroups of carers. The aim of this review was to gain insight into the relationship between caregiver subgroups and intervention outcomes. Specifically, this paper reviews the personal characteristics of caregivers of people with dementia for whom psychosocial interventions were found to be effective. A literature search was conducted for reviews on psychosocial interventions for caregivers studies published between January 1990 and February 2008. Based on these reviews, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria of having positive outcomes described in subgroups. The findings are presented in a table which provides an overview of the characteristics of carers of people with dementia that are related to positive intervention outcomes. Most positive effects were found in caregivers of people with a diagnosis of ‘dementia not otherwise specified’ and in the subgroup of female caregivers. Examples of outcomes were decreased depression and improved self-efficacy.
The effect of psychosocial stressors on the mental health status of African American caregivers of the elderly
- Authors:
- KINGSBERRY Sheridan Quarless, SAUNDERS Marlene A., RICHARDSON Agnes
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 91(4), October 2010, pp.408-414.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Previous studies focused on African American caregivers of the elderly indicated that they experience less caregiver burden, stress, and strain than caregivers of other ethnic groups. But newer studies point to the stress, strain, burden, and depression among contemporary African American caregivers. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of the literature pertaining to the multiple stressors that affect the mental health of African American caregivers. Particular attention is paid to the psychosocial factors that affect their mental health status and well-being, such as limited economic resources, multiple caregiving roles, and dwindling social support networks. These stressors appear to affect the mental health status and well-being of African American caregivers in negative ways. This article discusses in detail the stressors, and provides recommendations that can help professionals in the aging community provide more culturally sensitive services to this at risk population.