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A Problem Solving Intervention for hospice caregivers: a pilot study.

George Demiris1, Debra Parker Oliver, Karla Washington

  • 1Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7266, USA. gdemiris@u.washington.edu

Journal of Palliative Medicine
|July 24, 2010
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Summary
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This study shows that the Problem Solving Intervention (PSI) is a feasible and effective way to support hospice caregivers. PSI improved caregivers' quality of life and reduced their anxiety and stress.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Palliative Care
  • Intervention Studies

Background:

  • The Problem Solving Intervention (PSI) is a cognitive-behavioral approach to enhance coping skills for life challenges.
  • PSI has broad applications but is understudied in hospice care.
  • Informal caregivers of hospice patients face significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of implementing the Problem Solving Intervention (PSI) for informal caregivers of hospice patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of PSI on caregivers' quality of life, anxiety, and problem-solving skills.
  • To explore caregivers' satisfaction with the PSI in a hospice setting.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 29 informal hospice caregivers from two hospice agencies.
  • A three-visit intervention model tailored to caregivers' identified problems, guided by a problem-solving framework.
  • Pre- and post-intervention assessments of quality of life, anxiety, and caregiver burden.

Main Results:

  • Caregivers reported improved quality of life and reduced anxiety post-intervention.
  • Significant decreases in perceived lack of family support, financial impact, schedule disruption, and health concerns were observed.
  • Caregivers expressed high satisfaction, viewing PSI as a valuable tool for managing caregiving challenges.

Conclusions:

  • The Problem Solving Intervention (PSI) is a feasible and beneficial psycho-educational approach for hospice caregivers.
  • PSI demonstrates potential to improve caregiver well-being and coping mechanisms in palliative care settings.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the broader application and long-term effects of PSI in hospice care.