Suicide and Hospice Caregivers: A Case Study.
Rebecca G MirickStephanie P WladkowskiPublished in: Journal of social work in end-of-life & palliative care (2023)
In 2020, hospices supported 1.72 million Medicare patients and their caregivers. The end-of-life experience can be difficult for caregivers and many experience anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Little literature has explored the role of hospice social workers in addressing and treating caregivers' suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This paper will explore the topic of hospice caregiver suicide, using a case study to illustrate relevant issues, practices, and needs. Implications for hospice social work practice are included.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- advanced cancer
- healthcare
- primary care
- depressive symptoms
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- sleep quality
- systematic review
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- health insurance