Self-Care and Well-Being Interventions for Family Caregivers of Frail Older Adults in Rural Areas
Author Information
Author(s): Yang Siqi, Cuevas Nicolas, Shelar Shatakshi, Lu Yu, Katare Bhagyashree, Lalani Nasreen
Primary Institution: Purdue University
Hypothesis
Interventions are needed to promote the resilience and overall quality of life for family caregivers of frail older adults in rural areas.
Conclusion
The review found that various interventions can improve caregiver knowledge, self-efficacy, and reduce caregiver burden.
Supporting Evidence
- 24 articles were selected for the review.
- Interventions were categorized into digital-web-based, telehealth, psychoeducational, and other types.
- The most common outcomes included increased caregiver knowledge and reduced burden.
Takeaway
This study looked at ways to help family caregivers in rural areas feel better and manage their responsibilities more easily.
Methodology
A systematic review using Arksey & O’Malley’s framework, analyzing articles from databases like PubMed and Scopus.
Limitations
The review emphasizes the need for more research using community-engaged and culturally based approaches.
Participant Demographics
Majority of studies conducted in the U.S. (63%).
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