{"id":1952,"date":"2021-07-31T00:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T00:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wimetest.com\/blog\/?p=1952"},"modified":"2022-04-28T14:43:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T21:43:19","slug":"nurses-support-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/nurses-support-caregivers","title":{"rendered":"How Nurses Can Boost Support for Family Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"author-byline\"><strong><a href=\"..\/blog\/author\/daniel-morris\">By Daniel Morris<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-group-help.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse Helping a group of elderly patients at a table.\" class=\"wp-image-1953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-group-help.jpg 312w, https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-group-help-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today 40+ million&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycaringplan.com\/blog\/senior-caregiver-duties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family caregivers<\/a>&nbsp;in the United States perform home healthcare for their loved ones. The burden on family caregivers has become increasingly heavy over the years, with many taking on complex medical responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses are often on the front lines together with family caregivers. They\u2019ve seen firsthand how the role of family caregivers has grown without the proper instruction or support to accompany them. Though done out of love and necessity, informal caregiving can also be dangerous\u2014for example, in the case of medication errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family caregivers also suffer from the stress of daily caregiving without support and task-specific training.&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/courses\/burnout-coping-with-job-related-stress-ceu\">Uninformed caregiving can quickly lead to frustration, distress, isolation, and burnout<\/a>, as well as depression and poor health in the caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this context in mind, nurses are uniquely positioned to work together with family caregivers to help them provide informed, safe, and well-supported home care. Let\u2019s go over the critical family caregiver situation today, as well as what nurses can do to better support patients through a robust caregiver-nurse relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The critical family caregiver situation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-give-a-hug.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiver and patient hugging each other.\" class=\"wp-image-1954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-give-a-hug.jpg 312w, https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-give-a-hug-176x300.jpg 176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Family caregivers have often helped with the personal care and social support of their loved one at home. In the past, their job description was limited to helping their loved one perform necessary daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating meals, and staying mobile at home. Caregivers also planned enriching activities, such as walks, games, or social visits, to keep their loved one engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, half of family caregivers nowadays are performing nursing tasks as well. This may include administering medications and injections,&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/courses\/wound-care-ceu\">providing wound care<\/a>, managing colostomies, inserting catheters, giving tube feedings, performing ostomy care,&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/courses\/incontinence-ceu\">managing incontinence<\/a>, and more. In other words, caregivers are now responsible for some tasks that registered nurses typically perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new, expanded vision of caretaking has put a lot of stress on caregivers, who often don\u2019t have the same credentials and experience as nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential dangers of uninformed family caregiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-help-standing.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiver helps patient to stand up.\" class=\"wp-image-1955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-help-standing.jpg 312w, https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-help-standing-149x300.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of family caregivers don\u2019t intend to harm their loved one. But a lack of competence can lead to a risk of patients suffering injury, neglect, or abuse. Some potential dangers of uninformed family caregiving include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-w-image\"><li>Accidental injury<\/li><li>Medication errors<\/li><li>Risk of neglect or abuse, such as yelling, using physical force, withholding food, manipulating psychologically, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the right knowledge and skills, caregivers may not understand how to handle certain medical situations or difficult behaviors. In addition to incompetence or lack of experience, caregivers may not be able to calmly handle scenarios due to frustration or burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These negative reactions can become worse over time,&nbsp;<a href=\"..\/courses\/elder-abuse-dependent-adult-ceu\">leading to elder abuse<\/a>. While there are no excuses for neglect or abuse, uninformed family caregivers may be at greater risk of these behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to build a robust caregiver-nurse relationship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses can play a key role in supporting family caregivers. Given their extensive experience, nurses can identify potential skill gaps and address lack of caregiver resources. Nurses also have the unique professional perspective to better coordinate care and ensure the patient\u2019s safety during off-hours, especially since they have working relationships with both the patient and caregiver. Here are five essential steps toward building a robust caregiver-nurse relationship for the benefit of the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Consider the family caregiver as a \u201csecondary patient\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caregivers are much more than family members. They\u2019re involved in the 24\/7 home care of the patient and often make critical decisions. Their ability to care is essential to the patient\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many ways, this means that the family caregiver is like a \u201csecondary patient\u201d who also needs the nurse\u2019s attention and support. If the caregiver is unable to provide quality care\u2014due to incompetence, burnout, depression, or other reasons\u2014this directly impacts the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By shifting their mindset to include the caregiver as a part of the care plan, nurses may see more positive patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Connect the family caregiver with support resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family caregivers aren\u2019t usually given the information or resources they need. In fact, when patients are discharged from the hospital, 33% of caregivers don\u2019t receive information about home health. Caregivers often feel alone, unprepared, and confused about next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses can help bridge this gap by providing professional guidance, including information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Community services, such as adult day care, respite programs, and senior transit<\/li><li>Recommended home healthcare services<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycaringplan.com\/blog\/caregiver-support-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregiver support groups<\/a><\/li><li>Caregiver self-care and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycaringplan.com\/blog\/stress-relief-products-for-caregivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stress-relief products<\/a><\/li><li>Caregiver apps and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycaringplan.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-list-of-resources-for-seniors-and-caregivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online information centers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Often basic guidance like this can help caregivers build a foundation for informed care and feel confident in looking up and using resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Coordinate caregiver skills training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information centers aren\u2019t enough for many caregivers who are performing nursing tasks. Sometimes skills training may be necessary to ensure the patient\u2019s safety during care. Skill training can also boost their confidence and allow caregivers to better solve patient problems during the day. This type of training may look different depending on the patient scenario, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nurse coordination to identify skill gaps<\/li><li>Interventions to train on tasks such as medication administration<\/li><li>24-hour nurse telephone service<\/li><li>Clear care protocols in case of emergency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Skills training and nursing support like this can make a huge difference in caregiver ability and confidence. In turn, this can positively influence the caregiver-patient relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Provide partnership and psychosocial support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family caregivers often feel invisible to professional healthcare providers. Nurses can redefine this relationship through simple actions of partnership. When a caregiver feels listened to and respected, it can bring about meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses can work to create mutual respect, share key care planning, and work together in the best interests of the patient. Building this relationship of respect also allows the caregiver to feel supported and have a more positive outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this partnership, nurses might also identify caregivers who need extra psychosocial support. Caregiver counseling is a simple but effective way to support caregivers when things get tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Address family caregiver health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caregiver burden often leads to poor health, including a higher risk for smoking, drinking, and using prescription drugs. According to studies, caregivers are more likely to feel fatigued, have weaker immune systems, suffer higher blood pressure, and be at risk for certain diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a healthy caregiver, the daily task of caregiving can become difficult. Nurses can support their patients by paying attention to caregiver health and suggesting interventions as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often access to the resources listed above (caregiver self-care, respite care, etc.) can go a long way to improving caregiver health as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Nurses can play a key role in supporting family caregivers.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How COVID has impacted caregiver-nurse relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-reliability.jpg\" alt=\"Patients and Caregivers depend on each other.\" class=\"wp-image-1956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-reliability.jpg 312w, https:\/\/wildirismedicaleducation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-06-sub-pic-blog-nurses-support-caregivers-reliability-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID pandemic has made caregiving and nursing even more difficult. During the pandemic, caregivers may have become frustrated by suspended services, isolated from their usual support system, and stressed by financial hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses have also experienced high stress due to the pandemic, especially in clinics and hospitals overwhelmed by patients. These are all valid challenges during COVID that have made seamless caregiving difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, caregivers may feel like they don\u2019t have the same access to medical staff and are limited to telehealth nursing. Nurses can help mitigate this lack of support by focusing on caregiver communication and telehealth care, wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With these five steps, nurses can work together with caregivers to get great patient outcomes. By refocusing attention on the caregiver-nurse relationship, healthcare providers can better support caregivers\u2014and patients, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through resources, skills training, and partnership, caregivers can provide informed, safe, and well-supported home care. Now that\u2019s something we can all care about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOURCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting Family Caregivers in Providing Care, NCBI, https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses Leading the Way to Better Support Family Caregivers, OJIN, https:\/\/ojin.nursingworld.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses Supporting Family Caregivers, AJN, https:\/\/journals.lww.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting Family Caregivers in the Time of COVID-19, CHCS, https:\/\/www.chcs.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"..\/newsletter\/sign-up\">Sign up for our newsletter email list<\/a>\u00a0and like us on\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/wildirismedical\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wildirismedicaleducation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to be among the first to know about all our special discounts and offers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Wild Iris Medical Education:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a privately held, woman-owned company providing online healthcare continuing education. 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