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Heart Failure Caregiver Burden and Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
Wanich Suksatan1,2, Thitipong Tankumpuan3, Patricia M Davidson4
1Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
|August 8, 2022
Summary
Caregiver burden significantly impacts patient health outcomes. Interventions like education and support groups show promise in reducing this burden for heart failure caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Caregiver burden is a significant issue in managing chronic conditions like heart failure (HF).
- Understanding the factors contributing to caregiver burden is crucial for improving patient and caregiver well-being.
- Existing literature highlights the need for effective interventions to support HF caregivers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize research on caregiver burden in heart failure (HF).
- To examine the relationship between caregiver burden and health outcomes.
- To identify and evaluate interventions aimed at reducing caregiver burden.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to PRISMA statement and Whittemore and Knafl guidelines.
- Searched major databases: Scopus, PubMed, Ovid (PsycINFO), and CINAHL for English-language articles.
- Included 30 studies meeting the review's inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Physical, psychological, and social factors are associated with HF caregiver burden.
- Interventions such as health education, home visits, phone calls, counseling, and support groups showed potential in mitigating caregiver burden.
- Caregiver burden can negatively influence physical, psychological, societal, and functional outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare teams should proactively screen for caregiver burden and implement strategies to enhance quality of life.
- Future research should integrate caregivers into the care team and incorporate social networking into interventions.
- Developing targeted interventions is essential to alleviate HF caregiver burden and improve overall care outcomes.
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