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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2024

Family caregiver experiences and needs across health conditions, relationships, and the lifespan: a Qualitative analysis.

Sarah A Neller, Megan Thomas Hebdon, Emily Wickens, Debra L Scammon, Rebecca L Utz, Kara B Dassel, Alexandra L Terrill, Lee Ellington, Anne V Kirby

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Sarah A NellerCollege of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3769-9447
Megan Thomas HebdonCollege of Nursing, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
Emily WickensCollege of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Debra L ScammonDavid Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Rebecca L UtzCollege of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Kara B DasselCollege of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Alexandra L TerrillCollege of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Lee EllingtonCollege of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Anne V KirbyCollege of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

Funding

Utah Center for Clinical and Translational ScienceUL1TR002538 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · PI HESS, RACHEL, MAJERSIK, JENNIFER JUHL · 2018 to 2022
$26.0M
CTSA UM1 Program at University of UtahUM1TR004409 · NCATS · UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · PI RACHEL HESS, Jennifer Juhl Majersik · 2023 to 2026
$21.9M
Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer, Caregiving and End-of-Life CareT32NR013456 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · PI ELLINGTON, LEE A, MOONEY, KATHLEEN H · 2013 to 2022
$3.4M
Participatory Research for Suicide Prevention in AutismK23MH123934 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · PI KIRBY, ANNE V · 2021 to 2024
$650k
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002538NCATS NIH HHS UM1 TR004409NIMH NIH HHS K23 MH123934NINR NIH HHS T32 NR013456
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers who provide care to individuals across a broad range of ages, caregiving relationships, and health conditions and/or disabilities. Family caregiver research is typically siloed by health condition or by caregiving relationship, leaving gaps in understanding similarities and differences among caregivers.

methodsWe hosted three virtual focus groups with diverse family caregivers (

resultsParticipants primarily expressed shared experiences, despite having unique caregiving situations. We identified themes among a) caregiver experiences: Trying to Do It All, Balancing Complex Emotions, Managing Expectations, and Adjusting to Changes Over Time and b) caregiver needs: Longing for Breaks and Self-Care; Lacking Help, Support and Resources; and Desiring Understanding and Recognition.

conclusionsThese findings emphasize that many elements of the caregiving experience transcend care recipient age, condition, and relationship and are applicable to clinicians, researchers, and policy makers. The evidence of shared caregiver experiences can guide efficiencies in policy and practice (e.g., pooling of existing resources, expansion of interventions) to meet the needs of a broader population of caregivers.

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CaregiversLongevityEmotionsFamilyHumansQualitative ResearchSelf Caredisabilityfamilyfocus groupInformal caregivingQualitative

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PMID38213230
PMCPMC10791097

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