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Informal Caregiving for Diabetes and Diabetic Complications Among Elderly Americans [PDF]

Objectives: Little is known regarding the amount of time spent by unpaid caregivers providing help to elderly individuals for disabilities associated with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Caroline S. Blaum, David R. Weir, Kenneth M. Langa, Mark Fendrick, Michael E. Chernew, Mohammed U. Kabeto, Robert J. Willis, Rodney A. Hayward, Sandeep Vijan, Steven J. Katz   +9 more
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Urinary Incontinence and Risk of All‐Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among adults and imposes a substantial societal burden, yet its association with all‐cause mortality remains uncertain. This study systematically reviewed and quantified the association between UI and mortality risk.
Yanyan Zhou, Liwei Wang, Weijia Sun, Zhong Wang, Kuiqing Shao, Feng Xu, Zhan Gao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Informal caregiving and mental health: results from the Belgian health interview survey 2013 and 2018

BMC Public Health
Background Due to a globally ageing population, the demand for informal caregivers is increasing. This study investigates the socio-demographic profile of informal caregivers in Belgium and assesses the relationship between informal care (intensity and ...
Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Bram Spruyt, Pierre Gérain, Laura Van den Borre, Pierre Smith, Robby De Pauw, Sarah Dury   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors That Influence Self-Reported Health Changes With Caregiving [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: This study examined factors associated with the self-reported change in health status as a result of caregiving. Method: Multinomial logistic regression were performed to examine the sociodemographic characteristics, care recipients ...
Danilovich, Margaret, Pinto, Daniel, Xiang, Xiaoling   +2 more
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Clinician insights into pediatric temporary feeding tube management: Unseen barriers, unclear roles revealed from a prospective mixed methods study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Temporary feeding tubes are common in pediatric healthcare, but research on understanding how clinicians manage their use and understand the impact on families is limited. Existing research often overlooks clinician perspectives despite tensions between clinical priorities and family needs. This study aimed to understand clinicians'
Claire Reilly, Rebecca Packer, Jeanne Marshall, Nikhil Thapar, Jasmine Foley   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experience of Burden of Care and Support Needs of Informal Caregivers of Persons With Severe Mental Disorders in Rural South Africa: A Qualitative Study

Mental Illness
Severe mental disorders are chronic and disabling conditions marked by serious functional impairments. As a result, persons with severe mental disorders require long-term care from their family, relatives, or friends.
Olindah Silaule, Nokuthula G. Nkosi, Fasloen Adams   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Le soutien aux personnes �g�es en perte d'autonomie: jusqu'o� les baby-boomers pourront-ils compter sur leur famille pour r�pondre � leurs besoins ? [PDF]

Projection of future needs for home care services typically uses current utilisation patterns and population ageing. Accurately assessing this need is much more complex since disability patterns among the elderly are changing and availability of ...
Carolyne Alix, Jacques Légaré, Janice Keefe, Yves Carri�re   +3 more
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Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress [PDF]

, 2007
[Excerpt] Family caregiving to older individuals in need of long-term care encompasses a wide range of activities, services, and supports. Caregiving can include assistance with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as other
Colello, Kirsten J.
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Consensus‐Based Safety Recommendations for Informal Home Care: A Mixed Methods Study

Research in Nursing &Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As home‐based care expands globally, informal caregivers are responsible for medical and nursing responsibilities, raising serious concerns about safety and risk management. This study proposes expert‐informed, safety recommendations tailored to informal caregiving in home settings.
Nida Abed, Vanessa Riberio Neves, Valerie Matarredona Perez, Daniel Monasor Ortola, Virginia Ferrer García, Bojana Knezevic, Paulo Sousa, Reinhard Strametz, Mercedes Guilabert, José Joaquín Mira   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Centering Care in Transformative Climate Change Education: A Theoretical Framework for Communal Learning Ecosystems

Science Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Research‐practice partnerships addressing climate change education face challenges navigating political resistance, epistemic tensions, and systemic inequities within schools and communities. Recent scholarship has outlined transformative climate change education (TCCE) as requiring the simultaneous transformation of curricula, pedagogies, and
Amal Ibourk, Deb L. Morrison
wiley   +1 more source