Impact of Communication on Family Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
Author Information
Author(s): Khan Nadia, Benton Donna, Zhu Yujun
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
How do healthcare professionals interact with and support family caregivers of older adults?
Conclusion
The study found that many family caregivers feel unsupported by healthcare teams regarding their own well-being.
Supporting Evidence
- 57% of participants felt they did not receive information on self-care from their healthcare team.
- 48% of participants felt their healthcare team did not inquire about their well-being.
Takeaway
Family caregivers often feel like they don't get enough help or information from doctors about how to take care of themselves while caring for their loved ones.
Methodology
A voluntary, anonymous survey using Likert-scale questions was conducted to gather opinions from family caregivers.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the voluntary nature of the survey and self-selection of participants.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be biased.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers of older adults diagnosed with memory impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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