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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

ASSESSING SUBJECTIVE BURDEN AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS

, 2021
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate subjective burden and perceived quality of life in primary caregivers who care for older adults at home. Caregivers were followed up in a pilot support group. The study also sought to describe the experience of encouraging dialogue
Damiance,Patricia Ribeiro Mattar, Wachholz,Patrick Alexander, Patricia Ribeiro Mattar Damiance, Patrick Alexander Wachholz   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of prolonged support group attendance on depression among family caregivers to patients with dementia [PDF]

, 1999
Plan BDecreasing mortality rates and increasing life expectancy are contributing factors in the population growth of those 65 and older. This is of particular importance because research indicates as humans age the probability of developing a dementing ...
Elliott, Ryan M.
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Report to the Governor from the Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council

, 2002
Established by the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor, the Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council listens to the concerns of caregivers and facilitates the development of new resources and programs that address caregiver needs.
Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council
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Validation of the Caregiver Guilt Questionnaire (CGQ) in a sample of British dementia caregivers [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Depression is well documented as a key outcome variable for dementia caregivers; however, guilt has been under-researched, which may be in part due to the lack of an appropriate measure.
Quinn, Kathryn, Laidlaw, Kenneth, Gillanders, David, Laidlaw, Ken, Roach, Louise   +4 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Family physicians’ preferences for education to support family caregivers: a sequential mixed methods study

BMC Primary Care
Background One in four Canadians is a family caregiver. Family caregivers (carers, care-partners) are relatives or chosen family, friends, or neighbors who provide 75 to 90% of the care for people with physical or mental illness, disabilities, or frailty
Jasneet Parmar, Sara Hafeez, Tanya L’Heureux, Lesley Charles, Josephine Tite, Peter George J. Tian, Sharon Anderson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Expressed Emotions among Family Caregivers of Patients with Substance Use Disorder [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Background: Substance use disorder is a chronic disease. Caregiving for persons with substance use disorder places significant strains and burden on caregivers causing a high level of expressed emotion. High Expressed Emotion (HEE) has been identified as
Fatma Mohammed Ibrahim, Asmaa Atif Abd El-Shaheed, Ghada Mohammed Mourad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perspectives of a Family Caregiver

International Psychogeriatrics, 1997
Caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease who has difficult behavior does not have to be depressing, frustrating, overwhelming, or sad. Caregivers can develop the skills to manage successfully and eventually prevent difficult behaviors from occurring while maximizing their patient's ability to function.
openaire   +2 more sources