Benefit finding for Chinese family caregivers of community‐dwelling stroke survivors: A cross‐sectional study

Mei, Yongxia; Wilson, Susan E.; Lin, Beilei; Li, Yingshuang; Zhang, Zhenxiang

doi:10.1111/jocn.14249

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“…First, the scale provides a tool to measure the benefit finding of caregivers during acute and chronic phases of stroke recovery. Caregivers with a low level of benefit finding may be identified as a risk factor for negative outcome, requiring further assistance and resources (10). Second, the scale provides a tool to further study the mechanism of benefit finding and the experience of family caregivers, which includes both negative and positive experiences (48).…”

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Creating a Caregiver Benefit Finding Scale of Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Development and Psychometric Evaluation

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“…Open access researchers have shown that the greater the level of benefit perceived by caregivers is, the lower the level of caregiver burden and depression; thus, identifying these benefits finding could play a moderating or mediating role in the relationship between caregiver burden and depression. [18][19][20] In addition, the perception among caregivers of a higher level of benefits would also help care recipients. 21 Hence, identifying these benefits finding may provide a new direction for providing psychological care for caregivers of stroke survivors from the positive view.…”

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Benefits finding among Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study

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ObjectivesThe caregiving experience includes both caregiver burdens and benefits finding. However, the benefits obtained by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings are unknown. The objective of this study was to explore the benefits experienced by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings.DesignA qualitative descriptive design was used, fulfilling the consolidated criteria for the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research reporting guidelines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 family caregivers of stroke survivors. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and analysed. Thematic analysis was performed to analyse the interview transcripts.Setting and participantsHome interviews were conducted with family caregivers of stroke survivors in two communities in Zhengzhou, China.ResultsThe family caregivers of stroke survivors experienced various benefits from caregiving. There were both internal benefits (increases in knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes, and the development of a sense of worthiness and achievement) and external benefits (family growth and gains in social support), which interact to create a healthy lifestyle.ConclusionOur findings provide a comprehensive perspective in understanding the benefits perceived by family caregivers of stroke survivors. This study provides insights into interventions focused on identifying benefits finding in six domains that may help reduce negative emotions and promote the mental health of caregivers.

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“… 20 Mental health-care personnel should pay special attention to the “Caregiver Benefit Finding” that enhance positive emotion of caregivers, thereby improving the perception of care-giving burden and family functioning. 43 …”

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<p>Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Adolescents with Depression in China: A Mixed-Method Study</p>

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Purpose In this study, we investigated quantitatively the quality of life (QoL) and its influencing factors among Chinese family caregivers who care for adolescents with depression (AWD) and we explored qualitatively their care-giving experiences. Methods The study was a mixed method with convergent parallel design. The sociodemographic characteristics, QoL, caregivers’ burden, family functioning, positive and negative affects were assessed by using questionnaires on 240 family caregivers of AWD in China. Twelve of these family caregivers were interviewed by using a semi-structured guide to explore their care-giving experiences. Results The mean score among family caregivers of AWD for physical QoL was 65.18 and 59.42 for mental QoL, which was significantly lower than the Chinese norms for QoL. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that course of disease of AWD, caregivers’ educational qualification, family functioning, positive affect and care-giving burden accounted for 57% of the variance in physical QoL. Suicide history of AWD, caregivers’ educational qualification, negative affect, positive affect, care-giving burden and family functioning accounted for 54% of the variance in mental QoL. Four major themes of the care-giving experiences emerged: lack of knowledge about depression, being overwhelmed emotionally with psychological burden, the devastating impact of illness on family, and the perceived benefits of care-giving. Conclusion The QoL among family caregivers of AWD in China was low. It is necessary for health-care professionals to pay more attention to the QoL of family caregivers who care for AWD.

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Benefit finding for Chinese family caregivers of community‐dwelling stroke survivors: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract: This study offers nurses rational for assessing caregiver's negative emotions and benefit finding. By targeting benefit finding, the nurse may guide caregivers in benefit identification and implement interventions to reduce anxiety, depression and caregiver burden.

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Creating a Caregiver Benefit Finding Scale of Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Development and Psychometric Evaluation

Creating a Caregiver Benefit Finding Scale of Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Development and Psychometric Evaluation

Benefits finding among Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study

<p>Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Adolescents with Depression in China: A Mixed-Method Study</p>

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