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ArticleJournal of patient experience2015

Who is Taking Care of the Caregiver?

Amy Burleson Sullivan, Deborah Miller

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Article in Journal of patient experience, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 41 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Amy Burleson SullivanMellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Deborah MillerMellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In neurology practices, the patient's caregiver is often overlooked, but it is essential to understand the importance of the caregiver in the management of a chronic neurological condition. Caring for a loved one with a chronic condition can often be profoundly fulfilling, as many times individuals move closer together when challenges arise; however it can also become overwhelming, physically and emotionally challenging, and isolating. At times, it can be thought of as a burden. Caregivers must learn to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. The multidisciplinary care model used in the treatment of chronic medical conditions is important not only for the patient or care recipient, but also for the caregiver. This care model allows for several practitioners to interact with the caregiver to assess and determine the optional interventions. The purpose of this article is to review common caregiver challenges and to determine how, as providers, we can address and help caregivers more effectively care for themselves while maintaining their responsibility to the patient or care recipient.

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caregiverchronic diseaseloved onemultidisciplinary team communication

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PMID28725810
PMCPMC5513610

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