Abstract
Objective The objective of this exploratory evaluation was to understand the impact of critical care survivorship on caregivers. Design Family members who attended a quality improvement initiative within our critical care unit were asked to complete 4 questionnaires. Setting The setting for this study was a 20-bedded mixed critical care unit in a large teaching hospital in Scotland. Data were collected as a part of an evaluation of a quality improvement initiative. Participants Thirty-six carers completed the questionnaire set. Measurements and main results A total of 53% of caregivers suffered significant strain. Poor quality of life in the patient was significantly associated with higher caregiver strain (P= .006). Anxiety was present in 69% of caregivers. Depression was present in 56% of caregivers, with a significant association between carer strain and depression (P< .001). Those caregivers who were defined as being strained also had significantly higher Insomnia Severity Index scores than those without carers strain (P= .007). Conclusion This evaluation has demonstrated that there is a significant burden for caregivers of critical care survivors. Furthermore, they reported high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Future work on rehabilitation from critical care should focus on the inclusion of caregivers.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 180-184 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Critical Care |
| Volume | 35 |
| Early online date | 4 Jun 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- caregivers
- family members
- intensive care
- quality of life
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Caregiver strain following critical care discharge : an exploratory evaluation. / McPeake, Joanne; Devine, Helen; MacTavish, Pamela; Fleming, Leanne; Crawford, Rebecca; Struthers, Ruth; Kinsella, John; Daniel, Malcolm; Shaw, Martin; Quasim, Tara.
In: Journal of Critical Care, Vol. 35, 31.10.2016, p. 180-184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Caregiver strain following critical care discharge
T2 - Journal of Critical Care
AU - McPeake, Joanne
AU - Devine, Helen
AU - MacTavish, Pamela
AU - Fleming, Leanne
AU - Crawford, Rebecca
AU - Struthers, Ruth
AU - Kinsella, John
AU - Daniel, Malcolm
AU - Shaw, Martin
AU - Quasim, Tara
PY - 2016/10/31
Y1 - 2016/10/31
N2 - Objective The objective of this exploratory evaluation was to understand the impact of critical care survivorship on caregivers. Design Family members who attended a quality improvement initiative within our critical care unit were asked to complete 4 questionnaires. Setting The setting for this study was a 20-bedded mixed critical care unit in a large teaching hospital in Scotland. Data were collected as a part of an evaluation of a quality improvement initiative. Participants Thirty-six carers completed the questionnaire set. Measurements and main results A total of 53% of caregivers suffered significant strain. Poor quality of life in the patient was significantly associated with higher caregiver strain (P= .006). Anxiety was present in 69% of caregivers. Depression was present in 56% of caregivers, with a significant association between carer strain and depression (P< .001). Those caregivers who were defined as being strained also had significantly higher Insomnia Severity Index scores than those without carers strain (P= .007). Conclusion This evaluation has demonstrated that there is a significant burden for caregivers of critical care survivors. Furthermore, they reported high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Future work on rehabilitation from critical care should focus on the inclusion of caregivers.
AB - Objective The objective of this exploratory evaluation was to understand the impact of critical care survivorship on caregivers. Design Family members who attended a quality improvement initiative within our critical care unit were asked to complete 4 questionnaires. Setting The setting for this study was a 20-bedded mixed critical care unit in a large teaching hospital in Scotland. Data were collected as a part of an evaluation of a quality improvement initiative. Participants Thirty-six carers completed the questionnaire set. Measurements and main results A total of 53% of caregivers suffered significant strain. Poor quality of life in the patient was significantly associated with higher caregiver strain (P= .006). Anxiety was present in 69% of caregivers. Depression was present in 56% of caregivers, with a significant association between carer strain and depression (P< .001). Those caregivers who were defined as being strained also had significantly higher Insomnia Severity Index scores than those without carers strain (P= .007). Conclusion This evaluation has demonstrated that there is a significant burden for caregivers of critical care survivors. Furthermore, they reported high levels of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Future work on rehabilitation from critical care should focus on the inclusion of caregivers.
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