Context Hospice deaths in the US are increasing. Dying hospice patients may have rapidly
emerging needs the hospice team cannot immediately meet, exposing family caregivers to …

CONTEXT: For many hospice caregivers, the constancy and difficulty of caregiving impact
their physical quality of life and cause depression, psychological distress, guilt, loneliness …

A family member or friend is often a hospice patient's primary caregiver and, as such, may
face a significant number of stressors, including challenges related to managing patient …

Abstract Background: Family caregivers (FCGs) face numerous stressors and are at
heightened risk of psychological distress. While theoretical explanations exist linking …

Background: Pain management is a challenging task for family caregivers in home hospice
care. However, there are limited studies that examine the challenges regarding pain …

Background: Symptoms (eg, pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue) at the end of life (EoL)
are common. Although symptoms can contribute to poor quality of life at the EoL, much …

Background: Depression and anxiety are common concerns for hospice caregivers.
Objective: This study looked at the prevalence and variables associated with hospice …

Background: Informal, unpaid, family caregivers provide much hospice care in the United
States. These caregivers suffer physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially from …

Context Those caring for their loved ones in hospice experience tremendous stress, being
faced with numerous decisions as they work to manage the pain experienced by their loved …

Background: Crises that occur in home hospice care affect family caregivers' satisfaction
with care and increase risk of disenrollment. Because hospice care focuses on achieving a …