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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Interventions by Rehabilitation Nurse Specialists in the Training of Informal Carers of Older People at Home with Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review.

Ana Rita Bento, Ana Rita Duque, Nelson Gonçalves, Paulo Vaz, Susana Calção, Vanessa Benedito, Rogério Ferreira, César Fonseca, Celso Silva

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Ana Rita BentoSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.
Ana Rita DuqueSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0005-9167-2631
Nelson GonçalvesSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.
Paulo VazSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.
Susana CalçãoSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0003-8861-0734
Vanessa BeneditoSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0007-8908-4800
Rogério FerreiraComprehensive Health Research Centre-CHRC-UÉ, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-5180-2036
César FonsecaSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6975-612X
Celso SilvaSão João de Deus School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4258-8629

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aging population is increasing, leading to a greater need for home care for older adults, often provided by informal caregivers (ICs). These caregivers face numerous challenges, requiring adequate training and support.

objectivesThis study aimed to map the main interventions performed by the Rehabilitation Nursing Specialist in empowering ICs of older adults at home.

methodsA scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The search included seven articles published between 2019 and 2024, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, available in the PubMed e CINHAL Ultimate databases. The descriptors used were (Rehabilitation Nursing) AND (Informal Caregivers OR Caregivers) AND (Elderly OR Aged) AND (mentoring OR Training.

resultsThe RNS interventions focused on training caregivers in technical skills (e.g., positioning, transfers, hygiene care, feeding, medication administration), preventing caregiver burden, managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, promoting self-care, and emotional support. Educational programs and the use of technologies (telehealth) were identified as effective strategies.

conclusionsRNS interventions are crucial for enhancing the skills and well-being of ICs, improving the quality of care provided to older adults at home, and reducing caregiver burden. Person-centered care, continuous support, and recognizing the caregiver's role are fundamental aspects of these interventions.

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CaregiversHome Care ServicesNurse SpecialistsAgedChronic DiseaseHumansempowermenthome careinformal caregiverolder adultquality of liferehabilitation nursing

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PMID40724038
PMCPMC12294248

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