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Item Assessing the need for caregiver support in Saskatchewan: Gathering perspectives and setting priorities(Oxford Abstracts, 2021-10-21) Hall, Steven; Holtslander, LorraineAbstract / Résumé Background: An ageing population corresponds with a need for informal caregivers. Caregiving burden is the most compelling problem affecting caregivers of older adults. Previous research efforts have explored predictors of caregiving satisfaction and interventions for caregiving support. Our study aimed to set priorities for the future development of interventions for caregivers in Saskatchewan. Objective: Our objective was to engage caregivers in setting priorities for accessible interventions and support. The specific research question we sought to answer was “What do the experiences of caregivers have to offer in setting priorities for caregiver support?" Methods: We conducted an environmental scan of caregiver intervention programming in Canada. We then held two focus groups with caregivers to older adults, defined as 55 years or older for this study. Twenty-three caregivers attended the first focus group, and ten caregivers participated in the second. We used a qualitative descriptive approach and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings: Caregivers of older adults were eager to share barriers and facilitators to their role. Themes derived from data include (1) lack of access; (2) conflict with self and others; (3) the burden of caregiving; and (4) declining health and wellness. Conclusion: Caregivers may struggle to find resources to support them in their caregiving role. Findings from this study indicate that there is a need for more interventions to support caregivers. Furthermore, our data highlights what outcomes caregivers in Saskatchewan want from those interventions.Item Caregivers to older adults require support: A scoping review of their priorities(Oxford Abstracts, 2021-10-23) Hall, Steven; Rohatinsky, NoelleObjectives: Canada’s population of older adults is growing, and the vast majority of older adults who are chronically ill rely on informal caregivers. This scoping review provides a collation of what caregivers have identified as priorities for support through previous research efforts. Methods: Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework guides this review. We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases on July 2, 2021. We selected databases based on their relevance to nursing, health and social science. Inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed research of any design, a sample population of caregivers to older adults (>55 years), manuscripts published in English, and the priorities for caregiver support were identified by caregivers themselves. Results: 34 articles met the inclusion criteria. These studies used various quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method study designs. We coded caregiver-identified priorities using thematic analysis and quantified the priorities based on their frequency in the literature. We present the following list of caregiver-identified priorities: (1) orientation to the caregiving role; (2) self-care and respite; (3) adapting healthcare; (4) improved supports; (5) information needs; (6) access to resources; and (7) financial assistance. Conclusion: Researchers have previously engaged caregivers in setting priorities for support. This scoping review presents a synthesized and ordered list of caregiver-identified priorities for support. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and non-profit organizations can use evidence from this study to guide decisions when developing support interventions for caregivers to older adults.Item Exploring perceptions of technology use to support self-management amongst adults with cancer and multimorbidities(Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021) Hall, Steven; Sattar, Schroder; Ahmed, Shahid; Haase, KristenIntroduction Globally, cancer is a leading cause of death and impacts older adults more than any other age group. Self-management is defined as how patients with chronic conditions address and cope with symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments. Many self-management interventions are moving to an online format. Our objective was to investigate and describe how older adults engage technology for cancer self-management, particularly as they live with multimorbidity. Methods We used a qualitative descriptive approach and semi-structured interviews with older adults with cancer who had at least one other chronic condition. Data were analyzed using descriptive thematic analysis. Results We found that older adults are interested in, if not already, engaging with technology and internet searching to manage their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Data were grouped into two themes: 1) Surfing for answers to take control, and 2) Confidence in technology supports competence in self-management. Participants felt they might need extra support learning how to craft a search, filter facts, and digest information from the internet to manage their cancer. Conclusions Older adults are interested in engaging technology to support self-management. Developing an understanding of what older adults desire from technology to support their cancer and multimorbidities could improve their confidence and wellbeing.