Articles: caregivers.
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Caregiver burden significantly affects both patients and caregivers but is often overlooked in clinical practice. Physical and emotional strain on caregivers can compromise the quality of care. Care robots are emerging as solutions to alleviate these burdens by assisting with routine tasks, thereby reducing caregivers' physical strain and stress. Therefore, a prospective, non-randomized, interventional clinical trial was designed to identify changes in caregivers' physical activities due to care robot use and explore the associated benefits. ⋯ In this study, we demonstrated that employing care robots can aid in mitigating muscle overuse among caregivers, potentially alleviating pain due to musculoskeletal conditions.
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To understand patients' and carers' experiences of virtual medical care delivered into rural and remote hospitals. ⋯ Virtual care in a rural hospital setting, such as that delivered by the VRGS, is broadly acceptable to patients and carers. While most would prefer to have a doctor physically present, patients and carers are accepting of the need for virtual care to supplement in-person care in rural and remote areas. Patients and carers who experience hospital-based virtual care perceive that it can provide good quality medical care and meet many of their needs.
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Background: Caregivers are engaging in recreational travel with the neuro-oncology patients they care for, yet there is little scientific research on this phenomenon. Aim: The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of recreational travel among caregiver-patient with brain cancer dyads from the perspective of the caregivers. Specifically, we examined (1) context (i.e., why and when) of recreational travel, (2) the caregiver's travel preparations, and (3) the impact of the travel on caregivers. ⋯ Caregivers most often described the emotional impact of travel, which was often complex and bittersweet. Conclusions: Travel with a patient with brain cancer may be an important goal for caregivers and could help create meaning and memories, but can also present challenges. Early and clear communication from the care team can play a role in supporting meaningful trips.
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Palatability is a key element of paediatric acceptability for medicines. Many patient and drug factors are considered when choosing an antibiotic for a child. Pharmacists report that they receive questions about the palatability of oral liquid antibiotics for children. This study aimed to explore the experiences of GPs and pharmacists concerning palatability of oral liquid antibiotics for children. ⋯ This study identified palatability issues associated with oral liquid antibiotics for children reported by GPs and pharmacists. Pharmaceutical approaches to adapting oral liquid antibiotic formulations must be developed to improve palatability and thus paediatric acceptability.