Informal caregivers and psychosocial support: Analysis of European Dementia Policy documents

M Tokovska, MM Nour, A Sørensen… - Journal of public …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Various countries in Europe have different strategies for promoting care solutions for
dementia challenges. The different approaches of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark …

Listening to families with a person with neurodegenerative disease talk about their quality of life: integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches

A Aza, M Gómez-Vela, M Badia… - Health and quality of life …, 2022 - Springer
Background The diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease (ND) produces profound
changes in the quality of life of the affected families. Despite the vital importance of these …

Caregiving in a pandemic: Health-related socioeconomic vulnerabilities among women caregivers early in the COVID-19 pandemic

K Boyd, V Winslow, S Borson, ST Lindau… - The Annals of Family …, 2022 - Annals Family Med
PURPOSE Family and friends who provide regular care for a sick or dependent individual
(“caregivers”) are at increased risk of health-related socioeconomic vulnerabilities (HRSVs) …

The Burden of Next-of-Kin Carers of Dementia Sufferers in the Home Environment

M Tokovska, J Šolcová - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
The role and responsibilities of next-of-kin carers are significant, filling several years of their
lives and causing them to experience a burden of care. This study was conducted to …

Brief psychological intervention through mobile app and conference calls for the prevention of depression in non-professional caregivers: a pilot study

P Otero, I Hita, ÁJ Torres, FL Vázquez - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Despite its potential, no intervention aimed at non-professional caregivers administered
through a smartphone app has been proven to prevent depression. The objective of this pilot …

Beyond the burden: a qualitative inquiry into the experiences of Chinese informal caregivers for people living with HIV or AIDS

Y Zhang, M Liu, J Han, X Tian, Y Xin - Patient preference and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Informal caregivers are defined as families or close friends of patients, which take
considerable responsibilities for providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) …

Effectiveness of a physical therapeutic Exercise Programme for caregivers of Dependent patients: a pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial from Spanish Primary …

F Montero-Cuadrado, MÁ Galán-Martín… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Female family caregivers (FFCs) constitute one of the basic supports of socio-health care for
dependence in developed countries. The care provided by FFCs may impact their physical …

Musculoskeletal pain in family caregivers: does a therapeutic physical program in primary care work? A randomized controlled trial

F Montero-Cuadrado, L Barrero-Santiago… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Family caregivers play a crucial role in the overall healthcare system and in our
society. The elderly population is significantly increasing, which creates a high demand for …

Cost-effectiveness and effects of a home-based exercise intervention for female caregivers of relatives with dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

M Madruga, J Prieto, P Rohlfs, N Gusi - Healthcare, 2020 - mdpi.com
Previous research has proposed a range of support interventions to mitigate the adverse
impact of caregiving on the daily life of caregivers of relatives with dementia. However, the …

A conceptual model to improve care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers: qualitative findings in an online caregiver …

Y Du, B Dennis, J Liu, K Meyer… - Journal of …, 2021 - content.iospress.com
Background: As the population rapidly ages, a growing number of families are engaging in
care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The …