For every individual, family is defined relative to their experience with their own families. The modern day family can have various definitions and appearances. Hanson and Lynch (2004) suggest that, much like families themselves, the definition has changed overtime; they also note the differences in describing the concept among researchers and theoreticians. The basic premise of a family unit is to foster growth of its member. In some instances, a family is not able to function in this capacity
The Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) scale, written by Weitzner, Jacobsen, Wagner, Friedland, and Cox (1999), is a 35 question instrument using a five point Likert-type scale. This instrument evaluates constructs such as mental health, emotional well being, burden, and social support that are experienced by a caregiver of a cancer patient. Additionally, quality of life for the family caregiver is correlated with the patient's functionality and number of treatment modalities. In addition
the efficacy of a psychoeducational intervention, the PRO-SELF Pain Control Program compared with control, to increase Family Caregivers’ (FCs’) knowledge of cancer pain management to achieve optimal pain control for the patients. The trial included a total of 179 cancer patients with bone metastasis and 112 caregivers, (60% females). The Pro- Self group (n= 8) and the control group (n= 92). The FCs completed questionnaires that included, demographics and Family Pain Questionnaire (FPQ). The FPQ were
the smallest changes in their lifestyle. As OT practitioners, we first educate clients, caregivers and families on the importance of intrinsic motivation to enjoy the participation in occupations. When the client recognizes the stimulation of purposeful participation, the elderly adults can then maintain functional capacity, interests and overall life satisfaction. For example, a group therapy intervention would be beneficial for this. As a COTA, I could encourage the group members to help assist
well being This section will discuss the impact of caregiving for the caregivers. Most of the studies exploring the impact of caregiving focus on the negative outcomes associated with providing care (Colgrove, Kim, & Thompson, 2007; Nijober et al., 2000). The responsibility to fulfill several roles in addition to caregiving can result in greater emotional or psychological distress experienced by the caregiver. Informal caregivers have to cope with physical, psychological and social stressors that
Transitions between care settings are periods of vulnerability for older adults, for whom a lack of reserve and numerous physical impairments can increase the complications of treatment, and the need for many different caregivers, which can compromise safety. Transition is a concept that can be described as a course of action and an outcome. This concept provides an understanding of the person, affliction, and their situational relationship in terms of their actual and possible effects on health
function deteriorates. In the stage of dependency, informal caregiver plays a crucial role in daily life. Informal caregivers are those friends or family member of the one who need help and they provide care without receiving money (Fowler, 2014). Usually, informal caregivers provide instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and activities of daily living (ADLs) for the care receiver. In my “Calling-on” exercise, Ms. Ng is the informal caregiver and she has to provide
End of life nursing mainly encompasses various characteristics of care this includes symptom and pain management, assisting patients and culturally sensitive practice along with the families through dying and death process as well as ethical decision making. As described by (Petriwskyj et al., 2014), the “advocacy” is recognised as major core competency for professional nurses, however the research discloses the associated issues and barriers for attaining such capabilities and skills. Challenges
variety of interventions stemming from various theories—structural formulations, strategic formulations, social learning theory and cognitive-behavioral theory. These theories are incorporated into Bronfenbrenner’s social ecology theory (Henggeler & Sheidow, 2012). Multisystemic
Attachment is a strong emotional bond that an infant builds with a caregiver such as parents, teachers or anyone who is involved with children and forms a base for social development and relationships. I would describe attachment as a life-long process that starts in the first year of a child’s and goes on to adulthood. Also, it creates the feeling of “giving care” and ensures the child that protection and nurturing will be given. Attachment happens when an infant ties on to an adult, it is a two-way