Informal Caregiving for Persons with Chronic Conditions: Trends and Considerations  

作　　者：Paul B. Arthur 

机构地区：[1]Department of Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University, Minneapolis, MN, USA

出　　处：《Advances in Aging Research》2018年第4期78-89,共12页老年问题研究（英文）

摘　　要：Aging adults with chronic conditions rely heavily on an informal network of caregivers to remain within their communities of choice. This reliance can take a significant toll on caregivers through the lens of physical and psychological problems, financial issues, and social isolation. These variables may then lead to less desirable outcomes for care recipients. This review highlights existing support services in their many forms, including: psychosocial interventions, environmental interventions, respite care, and health information technology as a method of delivery. Given the current trend with informal caregivers assuming increased responsibility in healthcare, programs and services supporting these caregivers must be understood and trialed to ensure that their needs are not overlooked.Aging adults with chronic conditions rely heavily on an informal network of caregivers to remain within their communities of choice. This reliance can take a significant toll on caregivers through the lens of physical and psychological problems, financial issues, and social isolation. These variables may then lead to less desirable outcomes for care recipients. This review highlights existing support services in their many forms, including: psychosocial interventions, environmental interventions, respite care, and health information technology as a method of delivery. Given the current trend with informal caregivers assuming increased responsibility in healthcare, programs and services supporting these caregivers must be understood and trialed to ensure that their needs are not overlooked.

关 键 词：INFORMAL CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS CARERS Support Services Chronic Conditions Depression BURDEN DISTRESS 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]