자료유형 | 학위논문 |
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서명/저자사항 | Cardiovascular Health in the Mothers and Wives Caring for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. |
개인저자 | McKelvy, Judith Lynn. |
단체저자명 | University of California, Los Angeles. Nursing. |
발행사항 | [S.l.]: University of California, Los Angeles., 2019. |
발행사항 | Ann Arbor: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2019. |
형태사항 | 207 p. |
기본자료 저록 | Dissertations Abstracts International 80-12B. Dissertation Abstract International |
ISBN | 9781392296622 |
학위논문주기 | Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2019. |
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Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 80-12, Section: B.
Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis. Advisor: Doering, Lynn V. |
이용제한사항 | This item must not be sold to any third party vendors. |
요약 | Background: Family caregivers are the cornerstone of support for our nation's wounded. While caregiver burden has been studied extensively in caregivers of patients with dementia, stroke, and cancer, little is known about the burden of caregiving in the context of service-related injuries like traumatic brain injury(TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Studies have shown that depression, anxiety, and caregiver strain are associated with lifestyle risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine the effects of caregiving on cardiovascular health in mothers and wives caring for veterans with invisible wounds of war.Methods: The study utilized a sequential, exploratory, mixed method design with convergent results. Participants completed an online survey. Analysis included descriptive and correlational statistics. The qualitative interviews used a semi-structured interview guide that explored the daily experience of the caregiver and facilitators and inhibitors to heart health self-care. The interviews were transcribed and coded and content analysis was conducted.Results: Caregivers reported spending the greatest amount of time providing emotional support for the veteran and managing behavioral problems. Neurobehavioral symptoms most frequently reported by caregiver as being severe included forgetfulness and anxiousness. Many caregivers demonstrated anxiety that would be classified as needing further evaluation and depressive symptoms consistent with major depression. Overall, poorer heart health was correlated with higher scores for depressive symptoms and perceived stress. Thematic content analysis was used to identify seven major themes: (1) Neurobehavioral Symptoms: Managing the Unpredictable |
일반주제명 | Health sciences. |
언어 | 영어 |
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