Project Abstract

Abstract
Hospice caregivers face unique challenges as they provide care to individuals at the end of life. The emotional, physical, and psychological demands of caregiving can lead to increased stress, burnout, and decreased quality of life for the caregiver. In response to these challenges, problem-solving interventions have been developed to provide caregivers with the skills and strategies needed to cope effectively with the demands of caregiving. This research project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a problem-solving intervention for hospice caregivers. The intervention will include training in problem-solving skills, stress management techniques, and emotional support. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with hospice caregivers who will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group. Caregivers in the intervention group will participate in a series of problem-solving sessions over a period of several weeks, while caregivers in the control group will receive standard care. The outcomes of interest include caregiver stress, burnout, quality of life, and coping strategies. These outcomes will be measured using validated scales and questionnaires at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up assessments. It is hypothesized that caregivers who participate in the problem-solving intervention will experience reductions in stress and burnout, improvements in quality of life, and increased used of effective coping strategies compared to caregivers in the control group. The findings from this study will provide valuable information about the effectiveness of problem-solving interventions for hospice caregivers. If the intervention is found to be effective, it could be implemented in hospice settings to support caregivers and improve their well-being. By equipping caregivers with the skills and strategies needed to cope with the challenges of caregiving, problem-solving interventions have the potential to enhance the quality of care provided to individuals at the end of life and improve the overall caregiving experience.

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