Introduction to Adult Care Transition The concept of Adult Care Transition (ACT) refers to the purposeful, planned movement of adolescents and young adults with chronic physical or medical conditions from child-centered to adult-oriented healthcare systems. This process is far more complex than a simple change in providers; it encompasses the developmental shift required for the […]
Introduction and Definition of Attitudes toward Caregiver The concept of attitudes toward the caregiver represents a critical area of inquiry within social psychology and health services research. These attitudes are complex psychological constructs, defined as an enduring organization of motivational, emotional, perceptual, and cognitive processes with respect to some aspect of the caregiving environment. Specifically, […]
Attitudes toward Dementia Care Decision Making: An Overview The process of making critical care decisions for individuals living with dementia represents one of the most complex and ethically fraught areas within modern healthcare. These decisions span a vast spectrum, ranging from daily living arrangements and medication management to critical interventions, end-of-life care planning, and the […]
Benefit Finding in Caregivers of Stroke Survivors Benefit finding (BF) is recognized within the field of health psychology as a vital cognitive process involving the identification of positive changes or outcomes resulting from significant life stressors or traumatic events. While caregiving, particularly for survivors of a severe medical event like a stroke, is overwhelmingly associated […]