Former Primary Caregivers of Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Evaluate the PATH (Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home) Instrument.

Aim: To evaluate whether Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home (PATH), a validated instrument assessing gaps in caregiver commitment and capacity to care for a patient with a disabling condition, would be helpful to identify gaps in preparing primary caregivers of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

Design: A descriptive survey design with quantitative and qualitative data.

Methods: Former primary caregivers of patients with GBM were invited to complete a 17-question online survey during February and March 2023.

Perinatal depression screening: Improving outcomes during COVID-19.

Recommendations for social distancing and avoidance of mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic have correlated with increased depressive symptoms in some individuals, such as loss of interest in daily activities, sleeplessness, or sadness. Perinatal depression screening using established, validated tools can aid with early diagnosis, guide management strategies, and optimize outcomes for pregnant women and their families. Identifying at-risk patients early in pregnancy and implementing a plan of care with appropriate mental health resources such as counseling or therapy have been shown to decrease clinical depression by more than 40%.