Publication: The experience of caregivers of chronically ill patients during the COVID-19: A Systematic Review
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2021-01-01
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17459206
17423953
17423953
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2-s2.0-85128494192
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Mahidol University
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SCOPUS
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Chronic Illness. (2021)
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Suebsarn Ruksakulpiwat, Wendie Zhou, Lalipat Phianhasin, Chitchanok Benjasirisan, Yuying Fan, Tingyu Su, Chantira Chiaranai The experience of caregivers of chronically ill patients during the COVID-19: A Systematic Review. Chronic Illness. (2021). doi:10.1177/17423953211064854 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/78516
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The experience of caregivers of chronically ill patients during the COVID-19: A Systematic Review
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify the difficulties that caregivers of chronically ill patients experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide directions for future studies. Methods: Five electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL Plus Full Text, EMBASE, and Scopus, were systematically searched from January 2019 to February 2021. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were employed for the literature screening, inclusion, and exclusion. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was adopted for qualifying appraisal. Results: Six studies met the study criteria, including three quantitative studies, two qualitative studies, and one mixed-method study. Mental health, personal experience, financial problems, physical health, and improvement approaches were the major five themes that participants reported regarding the impact of COVID-19 they encountered during the pandemic. Discussion: The results could heighten healthcare providers, stakeholders, and policy leaders' awareness of providing appropriate support for caregivers. Future research incorporating programs that support caregivers’ needs is recommended.