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  11. Mental Health Outcomes Of Family Carers After Admission To Aged Care: A Cross-sectional Survey Study

Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross-sectional survey study

Vera Camões-Costa1, Benjamin Taylor1, Chris Barton1

  • 1Department of General Practice, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Australasian Journal on Ageing
|April 10, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Family carers, especially women and those with low English proficiency, face poor mental health outcomes after a relative transitions to aged care. Social isolation and lack of support are key predictors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Aging Research
  • Mental Health Studies
  • Caregiver Support Systems

Background:

  • Family carers experience significant psychological distress when a relative transitions to residential aged care.
  • Understanding predictors of poor mental health is crucial for developing effective support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors predicting poor mental health outcomes in family carers of aged care residents.
  • To examine the influence of caregiver demographics, caregiving load, resident factors, social connection, and the COVID-19 context.

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  • Cross-sectional study of 309 primary family contacts in Australian residential aged care facilities.
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Keywords:
careviverscross‐sectional studymental illness

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  • Predictors of poor mental health included being female, spouse, non-English speaking, dissatisfaction with facility support, feeling unsupported in admission decisions, loneliness, and high pre-admission caregiving levels.

Conclusions:

  • Older women, particularly those with low English proficiency and social isolation, are at higher risk for poor mental health outcomes.
  • Findings can inform the development of screening tools and interventions for carers during and after the transition to aged care.