چکیده مقاله
Informal caregivers play an essential role in supporting patients with chronic conditions Due to the riseof chronic conditions, informal caregivers not only provide home care but also bridge the gap betweenthe patients and the healthcare providers, becoming the silent stakeholders of the healthcare systemsaround the world, regardless of the cultural context they live in Yet, the health preservation of informalcaregivers, often known as the ‘silent patients,’ is frequently overlooked This study highlights thesignificance of informal caregivers’ self care strategies, health preservation, and their impact onimproving patient outcomes The study aimed to emphasize how informal caregiver’s well being candirectly influence patient care and affect treatment outcomes, exploring the interconnected roles ofbiological, psychological, and social support systems for informal caregivers Results indicate thathealthier caregivers who engage in self care practices and health promoting lifestyles provide bettercare Notably, practical caregiver health preservation and self care strategies can alleviate healthcaresystem burdens by enhancing patient recovery and minimizing hospital readmissions This studyunderscores the pressing need for targeted interventions to promote caregivers’ well being, therebycontributing positively to patients’ and caregivers’ health The conclusion emphasizes that supportinginformal caregivers is not only vital but also a must for their well being, and pivotal in fostering betterpatient care outcomes and healthier communities
کلیدواژهها
نویسندگان
Negin Dorri
PhD, Health Psychology, University of Tehran, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Dorri, Negin,1403,The Significance of Informal Caregivers’ Health Preservation in Improving PatientOutcomes,18th International Conference on Health, Treatment and Health Promotion
ارائهشده در
مجموعه مقالات هجدهمین کنفرانس بین المللی بهداشت، درمان و ارتقای سلامت18 آبان 1403