In-hospital respite as a moderator of caregiver stress.
Data on family caregiver stress obtained before, during, and following respite suggest that stress was moderated by an in-hospital respite program for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Although short-term benefits may be realized for caregivers, in-hospital Alzheimer's respite care may present a particular risk for patient decline, adverse events, and institutionalization.
Larkin
J P
JP
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Social Work Service, Hampton, VA 23667.
Hopcroft
B M
BM
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000628:therapy; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012144:Respite Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*