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Published on: December 15, 2023
Resilience in Caregivers: A Systematic Review
Carolina Palacio G1,2,3,4, Alicia Krikorian3, María José Gómez-Romero2,4,5
1Instituto de Cancerología, Clínica las Americas, Medellín, Colombia.
This study found that resilience positively impacts caregivers of terminally ill patients, improving their quality of life and reducing distress. Promoting resilient coping strategies is key for caregiver adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Healthcare
- Sociology
Background:
- Resilience is a key factor enabling positive adjustment to adversity and stress.
- Understanding resilience is crucial for individuals facing challenging life circumstances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the construct of resilience and its associated variables in caregivers of patients with chronic, advanced, or end-of-life illness.
- To synthesize current research on resilience in this specific population.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies published between January 2009 and January 2019.
- Searched Medline, ScienceDirect, HINARI, PsychINFO, and SciELO databases.
- Included 23 quantitative and qualitative studies.
Main Results:
- Resilience positively impacts caregiver quality of life and reduces emotional distress.
- Communication and social support enhance resilient coping strategies.
- Convenience sampling was common; data collected via scales and interviews.
Conclusions:
- Fostering resilient coping styles in caregivers alleviates distress related to illness.
- Resilience diminishes caregiver stress and burden, promoting better adaptation.
- Interventions supporting resilience are vital for caregiver well-being.
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