title: The AIDS epidemic: caring for caregivers.
abstract: AIDS has become a global health problem for individuals, families and health care providers. This disease has a tremendous impact on the physical and psychological well-being of these groups. Nurses are on the front line providing physical care and support for these patients and their families; but nurses also need support and caring as they carry out their important nursing roles. This article addresses the effects of AIDS on nurses and presents a model for nursing administrators to establish and maintain a supportive, caring environment for nurses.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Brewington
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D011050:Policy Making; D012944:Social Support