APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Family Caregiving during a Pandemic: Well-Being Is Multifaceted

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Social

  • Lauren Beverung
    Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Jessica Schnell
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Laura Brusky
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Abiola Keller
    Marquette University
  • Robyn Hardt Schultz
    Wisconsin Family Ties
  • W. Hobart Davies
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Abir Bekhet
    Marquette University
  • Colleen Galambos
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Louann Sullivan
    Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeastern Wisconsin

Abstract

Family caregivers in Wisconsin (n=230) completed online surveys about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. A multivariable tree analysis indicated family caregivers had increased depressive symptoms when they expressed a complex interaction between emotional loneliness, reported more impact of COVID-19, conveyed less resilience, or cared for someone with medical conditions.

Family Relationships

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