Abstract

Caregiving has been associated with negative psychological and physical consequences for years (Molloy, Johnston, & Witham, 2005). Some research indicates that caregivers with higher perceived control may experience fewer negative consequences of caregiving (Wallhagen, 1993). Little is known about caregivers of heart failure patients.

The primary purpose of this study was to test a conceptual model of caregiver outcomes among caregivers of heart failure patients. Testing of the model determined which of the demographic and biological factors of the caregiver (age, gender, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and comorbidity), the patient (NYHA class), caregiver burden (task time and task difficulty), and perceived control explained caregiver emotional and physical health. The secondary purpose was to determine the influence of the same caregiver, patient, and burden factors on caregiver perceived control. Perceived control was hypothesized to mediate caregiver burden and caregiver outcomes.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3278249; ProQuest document ID: 304855663. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Suzanne D. Chubinski, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN, NPD

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Heart Failure Patients, Mental Health, Patient Caregivers

Advisor

Susan J. Pressler

Second Advisor

Janet Welch

Third Advisor

Silvia Bigatti

Fourth Advisor

Rebecca Sloan

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Indiana University

Degree Year

2007

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-11-09

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