S1(21)
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2017 Australia |
Metasynthesis 20 studies |
To improve the understanding of the experience of older people and caregivers, as well as of care integration in the hospital-home transition. |
Information and search for information-related needs, integration of transitional care, and improvement of the transition experience. |
S2(22)
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2018 Brazil |
ILR 9 articles |
To analyze the Brazilian literature on depression in caregivers of older people. |
There were social support needs. This can originate a network that can help create mechanisms to reduce the impact of depression and improve the mental well-being of caregivers. |
S3(23)
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2016 Brazil |
ILR 11 articles |
To identify the main needs expressed by caregivers regarding care provided to dependent people. |
Need for knowledge and learning; need for time to carry out a variety of activities; emotional and interpersonal needs; social needs, support network for caregivers, financial and structural support; and information and communication. |
S4(24)
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2017 Portugal |
ILR 11 articles |
To identify information needs of caregivers of dependent people. |
Information needs of caregivers could be grouped into three main themes: 1) knowledge and skills of caregivers; 2) potential resources for caregivers; and 3) well-being and coping strategies of caregivers. |
S5(25)
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2018 United Kingdom |
Systematic review with meta-ethnography 51 articles |
To describe and explain the experiences of cerebrovascular accident survivors and their informal caregivers. |
Needs related to care continuity, access to services, and information and education. |
S6(2)
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2017 Philippines |
Qualitative 65 caregivers |
To identify and evaluate the learning and high-quality care needs of family caregivers of older people. |
Caregivers had learning needs regarding: medical conditions of older people; medication administration; precautions that must be considered concerning techniques, diet, and nutrition; walking techniques and strategies; financial support; peer support; and family management. |
S7(26)
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2018 Australia |
Qualitative 19 dependent people and 7 informal caregivers |
To report the experience of caregivers and sick older people. |
Support needs; needs related to care provided by health professionals; search for information; discussing and negotiating the transitional care plan; and learning needs related to self-care. |
S8(12)
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2018 United Kingdom |
Qualitative 40 health professionals and 22 caregivers |
To explore whether and how caregivers are supported when hospital discharge occurs; and to evaluate perceived benefits and the acceptability and applicability of the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool. |
Communication, support, and psychoemotional needs, and needs related to the evaluation of their own requirements and not only of those of the sick people they cared for. |
S9(9)
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2018 Australia |
Randomized study 64 caregivers |
To describe a new approach to identify and address the needs of caregivers of older people after hospital discharge. |
The three main support needs identified by caregivers were: knowing what to expect in the future, knowing who to contact, and practical support at home. |
S10(11)
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2017 Brazil |
Quali-quantitative exploratory study 55 caregivers |
To identify the perceived and standard needs of main caregivers related to the instrumental support to older people. |
The perceived needs were related to information on instrumental support activities (bed bath and shower bath; dressing dependent people; diaper change; and precautions related to medications) and subjective aspects of care. Caregivers showed a higher number of standard needs related to precautions regarding medication administration. |