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Sakaguchi, Yukihiro

Measuring the Benefits of Respite Care use by Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Purpose: The benefits of respite care in reducing the burden of caregivers of children with disabilities are well known; however, few studies have effectively quantified such benefits. The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a measure for evaluating the benefit of respite care provided to family caregivers of children with disabilities.

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 11:44

Insomnia and changes in alcohol consumption: Relation between possible complicated grief and depression among bereaved family caregivers

Background: Bereaved individuals are known to have greater health risks, such as insomnia, excessive alcohol intake, and depression. However, few studies have investigated the relation between these risks and bereavement outcomes, namely complicated grief (CG) and major depressive disorder (MDD). This study aimed to assess the relation between insomnia, changes in alcohol consumption, and CG or MDD.

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:43