Experiences of HIV and/or AIDS caregiving by informal caregivers and the experience of care in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Objectives: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise, and synthesize available evidence on the experiences of informal caregivers providing HIV and/or AIDS care and the experiences of care received by people living with HIV and/or AIDS (PLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Introduction: PLHIV share the burden of the disease with their informal caregivers throughout their lives. Experiences of HIV- and/or AIDS-related caregiving and care receiving have a significant impact on the treatment and physiological health outcomes of both care receivers and caregivers.

Residents' and spouses' experiences of loneliness and depression after separation due to long-term care placement: a qualitative systematic review.

Objective: The objective of this review was to describe the experiences of loneliness and/or depression for residents and their spouses who have been separated by long-term care placement.

Introduction: Loneliness and depression have a pernicious influence on the overall health and well-being of older adults. Older adults' mental health is significantly affected by social relationships, including those between spouses.

Experience of loneliness and depression due to spousal separation in long-term care residents and their spouses: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of this review is to describe the experience of loneliness and/or depression due to spousal separation when one or both spouses are admitted into a long-term care facility.

Introduction: Loneliness and depression are important concerns for the health and well-being of older adults separated from their spouses due to long-term care placement. Social relationships, specifically spousal relationships, have a significant impact on the mental health of older adults.