Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
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14.9.2024
Sequential mediation model of social support, care burden, and internalized stigma among family function and depression in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia
Teng Zhang, Ximei Wang, Bo Yang, Minsong Li, Liming Wang, Ce Yang, Chuanwen Fu, Zhengxu Li, Xuehui Zhang, Yangdong Guo, Nishang Zhang, Ensheng Pu, Jianzhong Yin , Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
This article explores how social support, care burden, and internalised stigma affect family carer of patients with schizophrenia in southwest China.
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11.6.2024
How to support caregivers in general practice: development of the Caregiver Care Model
Anna Mygind, Sara Marie Hebsgaard Offersen, Mai-Britt Guldin, Kaj S. Christensen, Mette Kjærgaard Nielsen
The article discusses the development and pilot testing of the 'Caregiver Care Model', which aims to support caregivers in general practice by addressing emotional distress and grief.
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22.5.2024
Can cessation of caregiving for parents relieve family caregivers’ psychological distress?
Takashi Oshio, Ruru Ping
This article examines the mental health effects of caregiving cessation among family caregivers in Japan, using data from a 17-wave national survey of 8,280 individuals aged 50–59.
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28.8.2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to reduce burden, stress, and strain in informal stroke caregivers
Melissa Jammal , Gregory S Kolt, Karen P. Y. Liu, Justin M Guagliano, Nariman Dennaoui , Emma S. George
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing burden, stress, and strain among informal stroke caregivers.
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1.10.2024
Examining mental and physical distress among male informal caregivers in the US
Dexter L. Cooper, Andrew Simkus, Kristen D. Holtz, Nicole I. Wanty, Bashir Easter, Eric R. Wright
The article examines the mental and physical distress experienced by male informal caregivers in the U.S. It finds that male caregivers are more likely to report disruptions in their daily lives due to health-related issues compared to female caregivers and non-caregiving males.
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8.1.2025
Experiences of Caregiving and Service use Among Ethnic Migrant Older Adults and Their Caregivers in Western Countries
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu, Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Elizabeth Fernandez
This article looks at the experiences of older people from ethnic minority backgrounds (aged 60 and over) and their caregivers in Western countries.
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12.1.2025
'I've heard of it but had nothing… not much to do with it'
Anne-Marie Mahoney, Samantha Clune, Linda McAuliffe, Jo Rayner, Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh , Australasian Journal on Ageing
This article explores the experiences of older people living in Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) and their families regarding the Resident of the Day (ROD) process.
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25.6.2019
Development of a Brief Caregiver-centric Screening Tool to Identify Risk of Depression among Caregivers of Hospitalized Older Adults
Ee-Yuee Chan, Z-X Lim, Y Y Ding, Y H Chan, W S Lim
This study focused on creating a tool to help identify caregivers of older adults in hospitals who might be at risk of depression.
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24.12.2024
Efficacy of Health Literacy Interventions for Caregivers of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental and Chronic Conditions
Thom Nevill, Jessica Keeley, Susan Hunt, Rachel Skoss, Olivia Lindly, Jenny Downs, Amanda Marie Blackmore
Carers of individuals with neurodevelopmental and chronic conditions play a vital role in managing health needs, but many struggle with limited health literacy.