Abstract

Aims and objectives. To analyze if an association exists in unpaid caregivers positive aspect of caregiving and self-assessed level of health have on their perceived degree of burden when caring for end stage renal disease patients.

Background. The literature has recognized caregiver burden as having negative consequences such as depression, anxiety or poor perceived health. Many caregivers are unprepared to take on their new role. There is limited research on the positive aspects experienced by caregiving and their perception of self-assessed health.

Method. A sample of 89 caregivers responded to an online survey distributed by The National Kidney Foundation using the Self-Assessed Health Measure (SAH), Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC), and Caregiving Stress Appraisal (CAS) scales.

Results: Caregivers who expressed more positive aspects were associated with caregivers experiencing lesser degree of burden (p = < 0.004) and caregivers with higher levels of self-assessed health experienced a lesser degree of burden (p = 0.00).

Conclusion. Health care providers must take into consideration the health and wellness of informal caregivers.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10256222; ProQuest document ID: 1877986942. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Joanne Affinito, DNP, APRN-BC, RN

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Caregiver Burden, Mental Health, Positive Aspects, Renal Disease

Advisor

Kem Louie

Second Advisor

Christian Holle

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

William Paterson University

Degree Year

2016

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-08-22

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