Rachel Kunkle, Claudia Chaperon, Lori L Popejoy, Leeza Struwe, Steven Wengel, Ann M Berger
The current study aimed to describe formal caregiver burden of nursing assistants in nursing homes. A descriptive, cross-sectional, convergent mixed methods approach identified attributes of formal caregiver burden using phenomenological interviews and established self-report measures. Themes included nursing assistants' experiences of stress, close relationships, extensive assistance of residents, balancing needs and routines, and feeling accomplished. Self-report measures demonstrated moderate stress, moderate caring behaviors, responsibility, and competence...
July 14, 2023: Research in Gerontological Nursing