Publications by authors named "Dawn Goldstein"
Article Synopsis
- Family caregivers (FCGs) of cancer patients in hospice face psychological challenges and decreased quality of life due to caregiving demands, signaling a need for supportive interventions.
- A virtual reality (VR) nature experience was implemented, allowing FCGs to immerse themselves in calming scenes at home, which they found to enhance relaxation and provide an escape from their caregiving stress.
- Preliminary findings indicate that the VR intervention is feasible and acceptable, suggesting it can support the emotional health of hospice FCGs, though further research with larger and more diverse groups is necessary.
Objectives: Hospice family caregivers (CGs) may experience poor emotional health and diminished quality of life (QOL) secondary to stressors that accompany home-based end-of-life caregiving. Innovative flexible strategies are needed to support hospice CGs in their homes. Being outdoors in nature enhances well-being but is often not accessible to home-based CGs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFriends and family members of patients with cancer are increasingly relied on to perform critical multifaceted roles in home-based care, such as appointment scheduling and transportation. The demands associated with this ongo.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHome-based informal caregivers (CGs), such as the family members and friends of cancer patients, often suffer averse emotional symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, due to the burden associated with providing care. The natural environment has been valued as a healing sanctuary for easing emotional pain, promoting calmness, relaxation, and restoration. The use of virtual reality (VR) nature experiences offers an alternative option to CGs to manage emotional symptoms and improve their quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow PMHNP Program Directors Facilitate Psychotherapeutic Skill Acquisition.
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc
April 2024
Background: The use of psychotherapy has a long history within psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) practice. Underutilization of psychotherapy in practice has potentially led to a reduced emphasis in the PMHNP curriculum. To date, no national survey has solely evaluated how PMHNP programs ensure psychotherapy skill acquisition.
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