Unraveling the complexities: A scoping review of the collateral effects on informal caregivers during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, various infection control measures were introduced that had a profound effect on caregiving dynamics and created burdens in the daily lives of informal caregivers (ICs). A scoping review was conducted to identify burden and support factors for ICs during and beyond the pandemic. Studies were included when they examined ICs' care work during the official time period of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-May 2023) and care hours worked per day or week were specified. Only studies with adult participants and studies in German or English language were incorporated. The scoping review considered quantitative cross-sectional and longitudinal studies involving randomized/quasi-randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case studies, mixed-methods, and qualitative s

SUBMITTER: Nicolai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861382 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature