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J Gerontol Nurs
; 38(9): 18-29; quiz 30-1, 2012 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22897130
ABSTRACT
Caregiving is a dynamic process involving a series of decisions at different stages of a person's chronic illness trajectory. Research suggests the burdens of caregiving can lead to caregiver stress, the actual or perceived physical or emotional strain experienced by the caregiver. Nurses have a pivotal role in assessing for caregiver stress and providing interventions to assist caregivers. This article defines caregiver stress, discusses the impact that caregiving has on a caregiver, provides assessment principles to identify caregiver stress, and includes evidence-based interventions that can be tailored to individual caregivers to encourage health-promoting behaviors.