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Caceres BA, Frank MO, Jun J, et al. Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia: An integrative review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2015;55:71-84doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016.
Caceres, B. A., Frank, M. O., Jun, J., Martelly, M. T., Sadarangani, T., & de Sales, P. C. (2016). Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia: An integrative review. International journal of nursing studies, 5571-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016
Caceres, Billy A, et al. "Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia: An integrative review." International journal of nursing studies vol. 55 (2016): 71-84. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016
Caceres BA, Frank MO, Jun J, Martelly MT, Sadarangani T, de Sales PC. Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia: An integrative review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2016 Mar;55:71-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016. Epub 2015 Oct 31. PMID: 26612696.
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Int J Nurs Stud. 2016 Mar;55:71-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016. Epub 2015 Oct 31.

Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia: An integrative review.

International journal of nursing studies

Billy A Caceres, Mayu O Frank, Jin Jun, Melissa T Martelly, Tina Sadarangani, Paloma Cesar de Sales

Affiliations

  1. New York University, College of Nursing, 433 First Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010, United States.
  2. New York University, College of Nursing, 433 First Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010, United States. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 26612696 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.016

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this integrative review is to: (1) identify the characteristics of family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia, (2) explore the impact of providing care on family caregivers' health and well-being, and (3) identify coping strategies used by family caregivers.

BACKGROUND: Frontotemporal dementia is thought to be the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia face unique challenges due to its early onset, behavioral symptoms, and slow progression of decline. However, there is a dearth of research evaluating the health and wellbeing of family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia.

DESIGN AND DATA SOURCES: An integrative review was conducted using the Whittemore and Knafl methodology. An electronic search of the literature was conducted using four electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science. The Crowe Critical Appraisal tool was used to evaluate the quality of the selected articles.

RESULTS: Findings of 11 articles informed this integrative review. Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia identify behavioral disturbances as most troubling. Spouses and female caregivers experience greater caregiver burden, distress, increased rates of depression, as well as decreased sleep related to behavior disturbances. Though less explored, providing care to those with behavioral disturbances may also impact caregiver physical health. Additionally, female caregivers are most likely to employ coping strategies, most commonly, adaptation and reframing. Effective interventions to reduce family caregiver burden are poorly understood but family caregivers suggest education and internet-based support groups are most helpful.

CONCLUSIONS: Family caregivers of patients with frontotemporal dementia experience significant distress, which impacts their health and wellbeing. It is important for healthcare providers who care for patients with frontotemporal dementia to recognize the unique needs of family caregivers. Future research should focus on examining interventions and strategies to reduce caregiver burden.

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Keywords: Caregiver burden; Coping strategies; Family caregivers; Family-centered care; Frontotemporal dementia

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