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Background: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) impairs the ability to carry out daily activities, reduces independence and quality of life and increases caregiver burden.
Thanos G. Stavropoulos+13 more
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BackgroundCaring for a relative with a severe mental disorder (SMD) is associated with high levels of burden and poor physical and mental health. There is a dire need for family psychoeducational programs that can be provided as early as possible.
Louis-Ferdinand Lespine+8 more
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Caregiver Support Program May Decrease Work-Family Conflict: An Intervention Study
The employed family caregivers juggle caregiving and work responsibilities constantly, highlighting a growing concern for their financial and professional well-being. Compared to the rich studies on the caregiving impact on the mental and physical health
Ke Wang PhD+3 more
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Quality of life for caregivers of a child aged 6-16 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or an intellectual disability : a comparative study : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Turitea, New Zealand [PDF]
Quality of life for caregivers of children with autistic spectrum disorder and/or an intellectual disability was compared to quality of life for those caring for a normally developing child.
Browne, Natasha Jane+1 more
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Psychometric Properties of the Family Caregiver Delirium Knowledge Questionnaire [PDF]
A valid, reliable measure of family caregivers’ knowledge about delirium was not located in the literature; such an instrument is essential to assess learning needs and outcomes of education provided. The purpose of the current study was to (a) develop a
Arbuckle+14 more
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KIF5A p.Pro986Leu Risk Variant and Accelerated Progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ABSTRACT This study explored the impact of KIF5A rs113247976 (p.Pro986Leu), a risk allele for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), on phenotypic variability in two Italian ALS cohorts (discovery, n = 865; replication, n = 1174). The minor allele (T) frequency was 0.015.
Arianna Manini+24 more
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“Just another fish in the pond”: the transitional care experience of a hip fracture patient
Introduction: Miscommunication and lack of coordination can compromise care quality and patient safety during transitions in care, especially for medically complex older adults.
Justine Toscan+3 more
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BackgroundSocial support is an important approach to improve the psychosocial health status and promote positive coping for caregivers of children with chronic diseases.
Jinrong Yang+4 more
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Validity and Reliability of Clinical and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Multisystem Proteinopathy 1
ABSTRACT Objective Valosin‐containing protein (VCP)‐associated multisystem proteinopathy 1 (MSP1) is caused by variants in the VCP gene. MSP1 results in various phenotypes including progressive myopathy, Paget's disease of bone, frontotemporal dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and parkinsonism, among others.
Lindsay N. Alfano+15 more
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Background and Objectives: Dementia grief in family caregivers of people with dementia refers to grieving prior to the death of the care recipient. It is related to psychosocial risk factors that may have a negative impact on the health of these family ...
Miriam Sánchez-Alcón+4 more
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