Corvin Jaime, Chan Isabella, Tezak Ann, Carpenter Kelly, Aguado Loi Claudia, Gonzales Junius, Hoare Ismael
a Department of Global Health, College of Public Health , University of South Florida , Tampa , Florida , USA.
b Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, College of Natural and Health Sciences , University of Tampa , Tampa , Florida , USA.
J Gerontol Soc Work. 2017 Jan;60(1):79-95. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2016.1268230. Epub 2016 Dec 27.
Informal caregiving can be fundamental to disease management. Yet, the psychosocial, physical, and financial burden experienced by caregivers can be significant. In the US, Latinos experience increasing rates of chronic conditions, the highest uninsured rates in the country, and a growing dependence on informal caregivers. This article explores the impact of caregiving on caregivers of individuals with comorbid chronic disease and depression. Findings highlight the impact of caregiving on financial insecurity, balancing competing demands, increased emotional distress, and community supports. Findings support the inclusion of caregivers in disease management programs to enhance psychosocial outcomes for both caregivers and their patients.
非正式护理对于疾病管理可能至关重要。然而，护理人员所经历的心理社会、身体和经济负担可能很大。在美国，拉丁裔患慢性病的比例不断上升， uninsured率在该国最高，并且对非正式护理人员的依赖也日益增加。本文探讨了护理对患有慢性疾病和抑郁症合并症患者的护理人员的影响。研究结果突出了护理对经济不安全、平衡相互竞争的需求、增加情绪困扰以及社区支持的影响。研究结果支持将护理人员纳入疾病管理计划，以改善护理人员及其患者的心理社会结局。
