Publications by authors named "L Nakad"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers looked at ways to help family caregivers become stronger and better at handling stress.
- They found some methods like psychoeducation, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy could really help, but expressive writing didn’t work as well.
- However, the studies done so far aren’t super strong, and more research is needed to find the best methods for helping caregivers.
Background And Aims: The population of older adults in rural areas is rising, and they experience higher rates of poverty and chronic illness, have poorer health behaviors, and experience different challenges than those in urban areas. This scoping review seeks to (1) map the state of the science of age-friendly systems in rural areas regarding structural characteristics, processes for delivering age-friendly practices, and outcomes of age-friendly systems, (2) analyze strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats of age-friendly system implementation, and (3) make person, practice, and policy-level recommendations to support active aging and development of age-friendly communities.
Methods: An international scoping review was conducted of articles that used age-friendly framing, had a sample age of 45 years of age or older, self-identified as rural, and reported empiric data.
Although pain management is integral to the caregiving role, there is a paucity of evidence synthesizing specific challenges family caregivers (FCs) face when managing pain for their care partners. This review comprehensively identified and summarized such challenges in the setting of advanced illnesses. Electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Health and Psychosocial Instruments) were searched using index and keyword methods for all articles published before April 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFamily Caregivers' Challenges in Cancer Pain Management for Patients Receiving Palliative Care.
Am J Hosp Palliat Care
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Family caregivers (FCs) of cancer patients face significant challenges in managing pain, which includes issues with communication and teamwork with healthcare providers, as well as personal and patient-related concerns.
- - A study involving interviews with 40 FCs revealed that inadequate information and communication from healthcare teams hinder effective pain management (PM), while FCs struggle with their own fears, responsibilities, and lack of knowledge.
- - The findings highlight the necessity for training programs for FCs in PM, alongside improved clinical guidelines to enhance communication and support from healthcare providers.