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Caregiving experiences of older family caregivers of persons with heart failure: A mixed methods study.
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- Caregivers' Contributions to Heart Failure Self-care: An Updated Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPooled it
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- Digital health physical activity coaching for older family caregivers of persons with heart failure - TPA4You: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2026Article
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- Real-Life Experiences of Self-Capacity Management in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Exploration of family caregivers' experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Social Determinants of Health are Associated with Coping of Informal Caregivers of Adults with Heart Failure.Clinical nursing research · 2024Article
- "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
- Smartphone Use by Caregivers for Patients With Heart Failure During Hospitalization: An Investigation.Journal of patient experience · 2024Article
- Perceptions and Attitudes toward a Proposed Digital Health Physical Activity Program among Older Family Caregivers of Persons with Heart Failure: A Qualitative Study.Informatics for health & social care · 2023Article
- Burden among informal caregivers of individuals with heart failure: A mixed methods study.PloS one · 2023Article
- Engagement in a digital health physical activity program, TPA4You, among older family care partners of persons with heart failure: A Scenario-based design.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
- "We Don't Take Care of Ourselves": A Qualitative Study on Self-Management Challenges and Health Needs Among Older Family Care Partners of Persons With Heart Failure.Research in gerontological nursingArticle
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Abstract
Older family caregivers of persons with heart failure (HF-FCGs) are an understudied and vulnerable population, who are at heightened risk for age-related physical and cognitive declines. We explored caregiving experiences of older HF-FCGs and examined levels of their caregiver burden, psychological distress, caregiving self-efficacy and quality of life (QoL) using descriptive mixed methods. We conducted telephone-based surveys and semi-structured interviews (N=13). Low levels of caregiver burden, psychological distress, and high levels of caregiving self-efficacy and QoL were reported. Through qualitative interviews, three qualitative themes emerged: (1) Impact of Being a Caregiver, (2) Managing Caregiver Distress, and (3) Embracing the Caregiver Role. Psychological distress was the most frequently reported. Physical, psychological, and social distress experienced by older HF-FCGs might be offset by their coping strategies and willingness to accept their caregiver role. FCG-centered support programs that help older HF-FCGs develop and apply their own coping strategies should be considered.
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