External Criticism An external criticism is conducted in order to appraise the authenticity of a theory and how the external components of that theory relate to the world of nursing and the social environment. The external criticism of the theory of caregiver stress is based solely on the rational insight of each individual evaluator (Peterson & Bredow, 2013).
Complexity
The theory of caregiver stress is complex, however, all aspects of the model are easily defined and clarified. Crucial and extraneous variables that influence caregiver stress are offered throughout and are easily relatable. The author offered a logical explanation of all variables and how the variables relate to one another. Family dynamics are often complex making the theory …show more content…
adults provide an average of 19 hours of unpaid informal care per week for a chronically ill relative (National Alliance for Caregiving, 2009). As the baby boomers continue to age and members of our society continue to live longer due to technological and medical advances, there will be a greater need for informal caregivers. Numerous working caregivers that have a fulltime or part-time job are forced to miss work an average of 6.6 days per year (Witter, 2001). “According to Gallup research, it is estimated that the cost of lost productivity due to absenteeism among full-time working caregivers is more than $25 billion dollars annually (Witters, 2011). The Theory of Caregiver Stress can and has affected the professional and economic industry greatly. “Patient satisfaction affect reimbursement. HCAHPS survey scores are one of the measures the federal government use to calculate incentive payments under the Medicare Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program” (Aston, 2012 p. 50). In order to remain in business, hospitals are dependent on reimbursements from Medicare and additional commercial insurances. To receive reimbursement, a hospital must produce high HCAHPS scores. HCAHPS scores are based on the level of patient satisfaction. For example, a nurse on a surgical floor cares for her ailing father at home with no additional support. She is feeling …show more content…
142). The Theory of Caregiver Stress can be utilized by nurses adequately and efficiently if incorporated properly into their everyday practice. Since the quantity of caregivers is expected to expand in the near future, it is vital that nurses are aware of the signs and symptoms to look for when assessing for caregiver stress.
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Complexity
The theory of caregiver stress is complex, however, all aspects of the model are easily defined and clarified. Crucial and extraneous variables that influence caregiver stress are offered throughout and are easily relatable. The author offered a logical explanation of all variables and how the variables relate to one another. Family dynamics are often complex making the theory …show more content…
adults provide an average of 19 hours of unpaid informal care per week for a chronically ill relative (National Alliance for Caregiving, 2009). As the baby boomers continue to age and members of our society continue to live longer due to technological and medical advances, there will be a greater need for informal caregivers. Numerous working caregivers that have a fulltime or part-time job are forced to miss work an average of 6.6 days per year (Witter, 2001). “According to Gallup research, it is estimated that the cost of lost productivity due to absenteeism among full-time working caregivers is more than $25 billion dollars annually (Witters, 2011). The Theory of Caregiver Stress can and has affected the professional and economic industry greatly. “Patient satisfaction affect reimbursement. HCAHPS survey scores are one of the measures the federal government use to calculate incentive payments under the Medicare Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program” (Aston, 2012 p. 50). In order to remain in business, hospitals are dependent on reimbursements from Medicare and additional commercial insurances. To receive reimbursement, a hospital must produce high HCAHPS scores. HCAHPS scores are based on the level of patient satisfaction. For example, a nurse on a surgical floor cares for her ailing father at home with no additional support. She is feeling …show more content…
142). The Theory of Caregiver Stress can be utilized by nurses adequately and efficiently if incorporated properly into their everyday practice. Since the quantity of caregivers is expected to expand in the near future, it is vital that nurses are aware of the signs and symptoms to look for when assessing for caregiver stress.
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