Variations in grief, anxiety, depression, and health among family caregivers before and after the death of a close person in the context of palliative home care.
Death Stud
; 44(9): 531-539, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
This article investigates longitudinal variations in grief, self-rated health, and symptoms of anxiety and depression among family caregivers in palliative care. Data were taken from a randomized psycho-educational intervention trial and were collected at four time-points; at baseline, upon completion, 2 months later, and 6 months after the patient's death. In total, 117 family caregivers completed all questionnaires. The participants' grief was stable across the measurements, while anxiety, depression, and health varied significantly (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found between the intervention or control group. In conclusion, grief emerged as a constant phenomenon, distinct from symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Cuidados Paliativos
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Pesar
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Cuidadores
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Depressão
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Relações Familiares
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article