Caring for people who take care: What is already done?
Carolina OliveiraGabriela FonsecaNeide P AreiaLuciana SoteroAna Paula RelvasPublished in: Palliative & supportive care (2022)
Results revealed a scarcity of family-oriented programs and lack of certified mental health professionals as interventionists. Future studies and interventions should focus on the positive outcomes of the caregiving experience and must acknowledge the cultural differences when trying to replicate programs. Considering that there is no precise formula for dealing with terminal illness and grief, we submit that family-centered and systemic lenses are excellent approaches for support during this adjustment process. In conclusion, the present study advocates for increased investment in the field, underscoring the importance of family caregivers' mental health.