Question

1. Which choice below best reflects the problem statement for the instructor-assigned article? Caregiver stress has been reported in approximately 60% of caregivers. The purpose of the research study was to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and perceived stress in adult informal caregivers providing end-of-life care. Because identification of factors that reduce negative outcomes is vital to the psychological and physical health of informal caregivers, researchers should study the influence of self-efficacy on caregivers providing care to patients with diverse health conditions. Research shows the potential for self-efficacy to buffer negative physical outcomes resulting from caregiving, but the majority of studies of caregiver stress were conducted on informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer disease or dementia.

Answer 1

Answer: Because identification of factors that reduce negative outcomes is vital to the psychological and physical health of informal caregiver, researchers should study the influence of self efficacy on caregiver providing care to patients with diverse health conditions.

( There is burnout among patients which increases the stress level. The problem arises in the case where caregivers are mainly stressed due to caregiving process)