ArticleGeriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)
Qualitative study of challenges of caring for a person with heart failure.
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- Caregiver burden in informal caregivers of cardiac patients: a mixed-methods systematic review.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- "When I do have some time, rather than spend it polishing silver, I want to spend it with my grandkids": a qualitative exploration of patient values following left ventricular assist device implantation.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- Mobilizing morality: how caregivers in Vietnam handle the challenges of daily diabetes care.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Caregiver burden before heart transplantation and long-term mechanical circulatory support: Findings from the sustaining quality of life of the aged: Transplant or mechanical support (SUSTAIN-IT) study.The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2023Article
- Experiences with cross-sectional healthcare and treatment in heart failure patients: implications for medical education.International journal of medical education · 2022Article
- Caregivers of Patients with Heart Failure: Burden and the Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life.Patient preference and adherence · 2021Article
- Positive Experiences and Self-Gain Among Family Caregivers of Persons With Heart Failure.The Gerontologist · 2019Article
- Development of a Nostalgic Remembering Intervention: Feeling Safe in Dyads Receiving Palliative Care for Advanced Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingArticle
- "Things That You Thought Mattered, None of That Matters": A Qualitative Exploration of Family Caregiver Values following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingArticle
- Caregiving experiences of older family caregivers of persons with heart failure: A mixed methods study.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
- Post-CABG Care at Home: A Qualitative Study of Family Caregiver Challenges in a Resource Limited Context.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic health condition that causes significant morbidity among older adults, many of whom receive support and care from an informal caregiver. Caregiving is a difficult role with many responsibilities and challenges. An in-depth understanding of these challenges is necessary to develop services, resources, and interventions for HF caregivers. The goal of this study was to qualitatively ascertain the most significant challenges facing HF caregivers. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 caregivers of a person with HF (PHF). Content analysis revealed challenges rooted within the PHF (negative affect, resistant behavior, independence, and illness) Caregiver (balancing employment, lack of support, time, and caregiver health) and Relational level (PHF/caregiver dyadic relationship and other relationships). These findings can be used to inform interventions and support services for HF caregivers.
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