"Caregivers" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Persons who provide care to those who need supervision or assistance in illness or disability. They may provide the care in the home, in a hospital, or in an institution. Although caregivers include trained medical, nursing, and other health personnel, the concept also refers to parents, spouses, or other family members, friends, members of the clergy, teachers, social workers, fellow patients.
Descriptor ID |
D017028
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MeSH Number(s) |
M01.085 M01.526.485.200 N02.360.200
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Concept/Terms |
Caregivers- Caregivers
- Caregiver
- Carers
- Carer
- Care Givers
- Care Giver
Spouse Caregivers- Spouse Caregivers
- Caregiver, Spouse
- Caregivers, Spouse
- Spouse Caregiver
Family Caregivers- Family Caregivers
- Caregiver, Family
- Caregivers, Family
- Family Caregiver
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Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2002 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2004 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2005 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2013 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
2014 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
2015 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
2016 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2017 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2019 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
2020 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
2021 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
2022 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
2023 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Caregivers" by people in Profiles.
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Effect of a Social Care Intervention on Health Care Experiences of Caregivers of Hospitalized Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 12 01; 177(12):1266-1275.
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CommunityRx, a social care assistance intervention for family and friend caregivers delivered at the point of care: two concurrent blinded randomized controlled trials. Trials. 2023 Oct 21; 24(1):681.
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The Growing Role of Technology in the Care of Older Adults With Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2023 08 01; 46(8):1455-1463.
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Caregiving for Older Adults With Dementia During the Time of COVID-19: A Multi-State Exploratory Qualitative Study. J Appl Gerontol. 2023 10; 42(10):2078-2088.
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An Inclusive Approach to Addiction Care-Helping the Helpers. JAMA Health Forum. 2023 05 05; 4(5):e230981.
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Caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas and their role in contraception decision-making for adolescents in care. Contraception. 2023 06; 122:109993.
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Paying Family Medical Caregivers for Children's Home Healthcare in Colorado: A Working Medicaid Model. J Pediatr. 2023 10; 261:113347.
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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists: innovating support for early-career family caregivers. J Clin Invest. 2022 12 01; 132(23).
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The Impact of Caregiver Depression on Child Asthma Outcomes: Pathways and Mechanisms. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 01; 11(1):200-209.
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Pediatric Patient and Caregiver Agreement on Perioperative Expectations and Self-Reported Outcomes. J Surg Res. 2023 02; 282:47-52.