Abstract

Following a diagnosis of terminal illness, more people are electing to remain home for care. The role of the caregiver falls to other family members or paid assistance from outside the home, which can become expensive. As the disease progresses and functional and mental deficits develop, the physical and emotional stressors of providing care can, over time, manifest in changes to the overall health of the caregiver. Even with paid assistance, the financial burden can worsen these stressors further. Early identification of caregiver role strain could allow providers to aid in linking available and appropriate resources that may be of benefit. The purpose of this study is to screen for provider knowledge and screening practices regarding caregiver role strain. The research integrates a descriptive, non-experimental, quantitative design using a convenience sampling of healthcare providers in the southern United States. Data was collected via Google Forms and distributed via social media platforms and provider databases. The researchers concluded that while healthcare providers are knowledgeable regarding caregiver role strain, they are not screening for role strain nor utilizing any screening tools.

Degree

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Department

Graduate Nursing

Degree Date

2022

First Advisor

Dr. Lindsay Kemp

Document Type

Thesis

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