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Interventions to Support Caregivers of Older Adults Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Can caregiver stress be eased? Study finds self-management, telehealth aid post-surgery care. #CaregiverSupport #PostSurgicalCare

Navab E1 ; Legacy N1 ; Haase KR2 ; Freeman L1 ; Smith A1 ; Goudarzian AH3 ; Ayala AP4 ; Donison V1 ; Sirois A2 ; Sharifi F5 ; Chesney TR6 ; Wong C5 ; Callow J2 ; Boswell D2 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Navab E1
  2. Legacy N1
  3. Haase KR2
  4. Freeman L1
  5. Smith A1
  6. Goudarzian AH3
  7. Ayala AP4
  8. Donison V1
  9. Sirois A2
  10. Sharifi F5
  11. Chesney TR6
  12. Wong C5
  13. Callow J2
  14. Boswell D2
  15. Alibhai S7
  16. Puts M1

Source: American Journal of Surgery Published:2025


Abstract

Introduction: Increasing numbers of caregivers provide support to older adults after surgery, which is associated with stress and negative impacts on their health. Our review questions were: Methods: The databases searched included PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, OVID PsycINFO, EBSCO CINAHL, OVID EMBASE, Web of Science Core Collection, Wiley Cochrane CENTRAL on February 14, 2024. Studies eligible for inclusion were randomized controlled trial (RCT) or quasi-experimental design with control groups, published in English, Dutch, German, French and Persian, included any unpaid caregiver, and the intervention must include a component specifically designed to meet the caregivers’ needs. Results: in total 27,845 were screened and 45 full texts were reviewed. Seven RCTs, two pilot RCTS, and four quasi RCTs were included. Only five interventions had any positive impact and included self-management, telehealth, education and a family-centered care model. Conclusion: Few effective interventions were identified and more engagement with caregivers may identify interventions that better target the caregivers’ needs. Prospero registration number: CRD42024519637. © 2025 The Authors
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