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Paul Arnstein1, Marcia Shade, Keela A Herr
1Paul Arnstein is a professor in the School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Marcia Shade is an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Keela A. Herr is the Kelting Professor in Nursing, associate dean for faculty, and codirector of the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence in the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Heather M. Young is a professor and founding dean emerita in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California Davis in Sacramento, and national director of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Scott M. Fishman is a professor, the Fullerton Endowed Chair in Pain Medicine, and executive vice chair in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of California Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, where he is also director of the Center for Advancing Pain Relief. This work was funded by the Mayday Fund and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. Contact author: Paul Arnstein, pmarnstein@gmail.com . The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Family caregivers often lack essential information for managing complex care needs. This series equips nurses with resources to better support family caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with pain.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Public Health
Background:
- Family caregivers frequently encounter challenges in managing complex health care regimens.
- A significant gap exists in providing adequate information and tools to family caregivers.
- The AARP Public Policy Institute's 'No Longer Home Alone' initiative highlights these caregiver needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip nurses with practical information and tools to support family caregivers.
- To address the information deficit faced by family caregivers of individuals with pain.
- To facilitate better in-home health care management by family members.
Main Methods:
- Development of a series of articles and accompanying instructional videos for nurses.
- Focus group findings informed the content and delivery of educational materials.
- Creation of a tear sheet titled 'Information for Family Caregivers' for direct caregiver use.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests family caregivers require more comprehensive information for managing care.
- The developed resources aim to empower nurses to provide effective guidance to caregivers.
- The series focuses on practical strategies for managing family members living with pain.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a crucial role in bridging the information gap for family caregivers.
- Accessible and practical resources can significantly improve the ability of family caregivers to manage health care at home.
- Targeted support for caregivers of individuals with pain is essential for improving patient outcomes and caregiver well-being.
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