Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Family"
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Environmental modification strategies used by caregivers
The purpose of this study was to describe the environmental modification strategies used by family caregivers of chronically ill older people. The specific aims of the study were to describe: (1) the environmental modification ... -
The experience of Puerto Rican families who bring their children to the emergency department for asthma care
The aim of the study was to describe the experience of Puerto Rican families who brought their child to the emergency department (ED) for asthma care. Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric disease, affecting 6.3 ... -
Family caregivers' log reports of sleep and activity behaviors of persons with Alzheimer's disease
The purpose of this study was to describe the sleep and activity behaviors of persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) as reported by the family caregiver during a 24-hour day. The conceptual framework was derived from the ... -
Family experiences with long-term childhood technology dependence: An interpretive interactionist approach
Increased numbers of children who are technology-dependent are now being cared for at home by parents and other caregivers. However, there is inadequate understanding of the daily lives of families who care for ... -
The relationship of coping and family function to outcomes of care in families of tracheostomized infants and children
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of parent coping and family function to outcome measures in terms of the rate of re-hospitalization, emergency physician utilization, and infection. Major questions ... -
Stress reduction in post cardiac surgery family members: Implementation of a post cardiac surgery family tool kit
(2017-04-13)The intensive care unit (ICU) can be a place of stress, anxiety, and emotional instability for both patients and families. Medical and nursing care during this acute time is patient focused, and family members are often ...