Publications by authors named "Lisa-Marie Dickel"
Background: Family caregivers of terminally ill and dying people do not only experience varying levels but also different dimensions of caregiver-related strain and burden. The aim of the study was to develop a short multidimensional screening tool for the detection of burden in family caregivers in palliative care.
Methods: Family caregivers of cancer patients newly admitted to specialist inpatient palliative care (N = 232) completed questionnaires on psychological burden, quality of life, social support and need fulfillment.
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the supportive care needs of family caregivers (FCs) of advanced cancer patients and their support service use at the beginning of specialist inpatient palliative care (SIPC), near the patient's death, and during bereavement.
Methods: FCs reported their needs using the Family Inventory of Needs (FIN), along with their utilization of psychosocial and bereavement support services at the beginning (N = 232) and 6-9 months after SIPC (N = 160).
Results: At the beginning of SIPC, mean of 16.
Background: This study prospectively evaluated distress, depressive and anxiety symptoms as well as associated factors in family caregivers (FC) of advanced cancer patients at initiation of specialist inpatient palliative care.
Methods: Within 72 h after the patient's first admission, FCs were asked to complete German versions of the Distress Thermometer, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire depression module 9-item scale (PHQ-9) for outcome measure. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify associated factors.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how bereaved family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer experience distress, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life after the loss.
- A total of 160 family caregivers participated, reporting high levels of emotional distress, with 82% experiencing significant issues such as sadness and exhaustion, and 27% showing moderate to severe anxiety symptoms.
- The findings indicated that the mental health challenges faced prior to the patient's death are strong predictors of postloss distress, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in palliative care settings.