NSG 4055 Week 3 Discussion

It can be physically and emotionally taxing for the caregivers—family, friends, or the support system—to manage and care for a loved one who has a chronic illness. A caregiver role stain occurs when the caregiver believes they are unable to carry out their responsibilities or job effectively because of financial hardship, more obligation, a change in position, or a change in the dynamics of the family (Sciarrone et al., 2022). While providing care for a family member who is medically disadvantaged is important for their health, many family carers report high levels of physical, psychological, and financial pressures associated with their caregiving position (CMTC alliance, n.d.).

The most upsetting factor contributing to caregiver role strain, in my opinion, is a caregiver’s changing roles. Feelings of guilt, a sense of not doing enough, dissatisfaction, etc., are frequently experienced when a caregiver who previously received care from a sick family is now in charge of providing care for that same family. When you are responsible for taking care of an elderly parent, sibling, or other family member who used to look after you, it might be depressing, confusing, or frustrating (Sciarrone et al., 2022).

Healthcare providers must pay close attention to these patients because of the detrimental consequences that the pressure of the caregiver position can have on the patient’s health and rehabilitation. By speaking with the patients’ supporters and looking for the presence of their typical symptoms, caregivers should be evaluated for caregiver role strain. Social isolation, loss of interest in hobbies, sleep issues, irritability, guilt, and worthlessness are a few signs of caregiver role stress. Other symptoms include changes in eating and loss of interest in sex (UW Health, n.d.).

NSG 4055 Week 3 Discussion

To avoid its negative impacts on caregivers and the loved ones they care for, caregiver role strain must be prevented or reduced. Educating caregivers about caregiver role strain and its dangers is a key component of achieving this goal. All caregivers should be informed of the warning indications of caregiver role strain and the appropriate management techniques. It is important to inform caregivers that feeling lonely, angry, frustrated, and guilty while providing care is normal and not abnormal (UW Health, n.d.). Healthcare workers will be better able to support patients and caregivers in the treatment and management of a chronic illness when there is an open discussion about caregiver role pressure.

References

CMTC Alliance. (n.d.). Risk for caregiver role strain. CMTC Alliance https://www.cmtcalliance.org/risk-for-caregiver-role-strain/

Sciarrone, D. et al. (2022). Tips to manage caregiver role strain. CaringBridge. https://www.caringbridge.org/resources/caregiver-role-strain/

UW Health. (n.d.). Caregiver role Strain. UW Health. https://patient.uwhealth.org/healthfacts/6921

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NSG 4055 Week 3 Discussion

Search the South University Online Library for caregiver role strain. What is the most important factor that causes caregiver role strain? What can be done to prevent it?