Fatigue among elders in caregiving and noncaregiving roles

被引:64
作者
Teel, CS [1 ]
Press, AN
机构
[1] Univ Kansas, Med Ctr, Sch Nursing, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA
[2] Univ Kansas, Sch Social Welf, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA
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10.1177/01939459922044009
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R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Fatigue is a complex symptom prevalent in informal caregiving. When role demands exceed caregiver resources, fatigue ensues and caregiving can be compromised. The purpose of this study war to compare perceptions of fatigue among older adults (N = 92) caring for spouses with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or cancer with a control group of older adults (N = 33) whose spouses required no extra care. Caregiving elders reported more fatigue, less energy, and more sleep difficulty than did control participants. All caregiving groups reported similar levels of fatigue energy, sleep and self-reported health even though there were marked differences regarding spousal status. Health care providers can support older caregivers in monitoring their own health and in recognizing the need for services that support the caregiving role.
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页码:498 / 514
页数:17
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