Psychosocial Adjustment of Spousal Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Pain: A Model of Risk and Resistance Factors

SAGE Open

Denise Mercurio-Riley¹ 

关键词: patients with chronic pain;    psychosocial adjustment;    resistance factors;    risk factors;    spousal caregivers;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2158244013512130

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

This conceptual article aims to propose a framework of understanding the risk and resistance factors that contribute to the adjustment of spousal caregivers of chronic pain patients (SCCPP). A comprehensive review of literature related to caregivers of patients with chronic pain was performed. Findings from the review were applied to the Wallander et al.’s Risk and Resistance Model of Adjustment, specifically examining outcomes among SCCPP. No statistical results are presented in this conceptual article. We advocate for the need to study and test the adjustment process of SCCPP in a systematic, comprehensive, and theory-driven manner to further understand caregivers’ strengths and challenges. This will allow for further rehabilitation interventions to address risk factors and promote resistance factors, allowing for more inclusive mental health care for SCCPP.

【 授权许可】

CC BY