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ArticleClinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH2021

A Qualitative Study Regarding COVID-19 Inpatient Family Caregivers' Need for Supportive Care.

Angelo Picardi, Marco Miniotti, Paolo Leombruni, Antonella Gigantesco

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Article in Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 49 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Angelo PicardiCentre of Behavioural Sciences and Mental Health, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy.
Marco MiniottiDepartment of Neuroscience, "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Clinical Psychology Unit, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy.
Paolo LeombruniDepartment of Neuroscience, "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Clinical Psychology Unit, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy.
Antonella GigantescoCentre of Behavioural Sciences and Mental Health, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy.
Istituto Superiore di Sanità · ITUniversity of Turin · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFamily caregivers of COVID-19 inpatients are exposed to multiple sources of distress. These include not only losing friends, colleagues and members of the family, but also the fear of possible losses in sociality, finances and, impoverished communication with sick family members and health care providers.

objectiveThis study describes the psychological experience of COVID-19 inpatient family caregivers to highlight the main sources of distress, issues, concerns and unmet needs.

methodsTwo focus groups were independently organized with COVID-19 inpatient family caregivers and health care personnel of COVID-19 wards in order to highlight family caregivers' practical and psychological burden and related needs. A thematic analysis was conducted to analyze the data.

resultsFamily caregivers mentioned they needed more information about the patient's condition with more attention being paid to their own emotional state. Feelings of impotence, concerns about how to deal with patient's discharge, significant psychological distress, and anxiety were frequently reported by study participants.

conclusionStudy findings suggest the need to strengthen the assistance of COVID-19 patient family caregivers. In the pandemic scenario, family caregivers might represent a crucial resource, which can guarantee rapid discharges, support home health care and thus relieve pressure on hospital systems.

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COVID-19Family caregiverFocus groupHealth professionalsPsychological impactSupportive care

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