Caregiver Pain -

 Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Caregivers

 

Family members caring for loved ones with chronic disease such as cancer are at high risk for psychological distress, which may impair their quality of life due to elevated burden. Previous studies point out that caregivers who experience low spiritual well-being have a poorer Quality of Life and more problematic intrapsychic aspects of personality, such as low acceptance of their own emotions and failure to be in contact with their own feelings. It is important to identify the problems and address the spiritual needs of caregivers in order to provide support for their spiritual well-being and reduce their suffering.        

 

     Spirituality alleviates the burden on family members caring for
patients receiving palliative care exclusively.

Vigna PM, de Castor I, and Fumis R.

 BMC Palliative Care.  19, 77. 2020.