Analysis of action planning, achievement and life purpose statements in an intervention to support caregivers of persons with heart failure

Heart failure (HF) is a serious illness with high risk of mortality and negative impact on a person's daily function or quality of life. 1 Among the over 3 million Medicare recipients with HF, 60% will die within 5 years and many will require support from a caregiver as they approach end of life. 2 Although data is sparce to indicate availability of family caregivers in HF, the presence of a family caregiver has a positive effect on HF self-care and outcomes. 3 Yet, caregivers receive little training or support for their vital role and report moderate to high levels of caregiving strain, which can influence their physical and mental health.

Source: Heart and Lung - April 12, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Martha Abshire Saylor, Catherine A Clair, Samantha Curriero, Lyndsay DeGroot, Katie Nelson, Noelle Pavlovic, Janiece Taylor, Joseph J. Gallo, Sarah Szanton Source Type: research