Care2Caregivers: A Retrospective Examination of Needs Addressed and Services Provided by a Peer Support Helpline.
Journal
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
ISSN: 0279-3695
Titre abrégé: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8200911
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Oct 2020
01 Oct 2020
Historique:
received:
02
12
2019
accepted:
20
04
2020
pubmed:
28
8
2020
medline:
25
5
2021
entrez:
27
8
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (CADRD) provide significant support to their family members but often experience challenges and stress that impact their quality of life. Peer supporters can be an important resource to help alleviate stress associated with caregiving, yet few published studies have examined peer supporters for CADRD. This retrospective cohort study examined data collected from a peer support helpline for CADRD in a middle Atlantic state. Four years of data were reviewed to examine trends across time. Data analysis indicated that the most often reported issues by CADRD callers were related to their own emotional well-being. Results demonstrated that peer supporters have potential to address practical, physical, social, and emotional needs of caregivers who reach out. Nurses are well-positioned to partner with peer support specialists to best address the practical and emotional support needs and self-care challenges faced by CADRD. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(10), 13-16.].
Identifiants
pubmed: 32845339
doi: 10.3928/02793695-20200817-04
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
13-16Informations de copyright
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