Quality of Life in Informal Caregivers of Femoral Neck Fracture Patients: A scoping review

Fatimah Sham; Siti Rahimah Abdul Rahim; Rosalia Anak Stephen; Nailiy Huzaimah; Norhaini Majid

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i33.7246

Authors

Fatimah Sham Center for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Rahimah Abdul Rahim Nursing Department, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor
Rosalia Anak Stephen Center for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Sentosa Psychiatric Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak
Nailiy Huzaimah Universitas Wiraraja, Indonesia
Norhaini Majid Center for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i33.7246

Keywords:

quality of life, informal caregiver, femoral neck fracture, patient

Abstract

This scoping review explores the quality of life and burden experienced by informal caregivers of patients with femoral neck fractures. Analyzing eight studies from 2015–2025, it finds caregivers face considerable psychological, physical, and social stress, especially early in recovery, leading to reduced well-being and increased frailty. Tools like SF-36 and CarerQoL-7D effectively assess these burdens. Protective factors such as social support and self-efficacy mitigate stress, while counseling interventions enhance emotional resilience and coping. The findings underscore the need for healthcare systems to include caregiver assessments and support measures in recovery plans to improve outcomes for both caregivers and patients.

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