The Impact of Informal Caregiving for Older Adults on the Health of Various Types of Caregivers: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Informal care, the provision of unpaid care to dependent friends or family members, is often associated with physical and mental health effects. As some individuals are more likely to provide caregiving tasks than others, estimating the causal impact of caregiving is difficult. This systematic literature review provides an overview of all studies aimed at estimating the causal effect of informal caregiving on the health of various subgroups of caregivers.

Methodology

A structured literature search, following PRISMA guidelines, was conducted in 4 databases. Three independent researchers assessed studies for eligibility based on predefined criteria. Results from the studies included in the review were summarized in a predefined extraction form and synthesized narrati

SUBMITTER: Bom J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850889 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature