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This research aims to evaluate the impact of structured volunteer support on the well-being of family caregivers of MSK patients.

February 12, 2026BMC Nursing0 citationsOpen Access

Empowering community volunteers improves the well-being of family caregivers of musculoskeletal disorder patients: a randomized controlled trial

JSJinming SunTianjin University of Technology JXJingtian XueGuizhou University XLXiaoya LiLangfang Normal University

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of structured volunteer support on the well-being of family caregivers of MSK patients.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess caregiver outcomes.
Assigned caregivers to receive structured volunteer support or standard care.
Measured caregiver burden, depressive symptoms, and care-related quality of life.
Volunteer support significantly reduced caregiver burden.
There was a notable decrease in depressive symptoms among caregivers.
Care-related quality of life improved for those receiving support.

Abstract

The findings suggest that structured volunteer support may help reduce caregiver burden and depressive symptoms while improving care-related quality of life among family caregivers of musculoskeletal (MSK) patients. The results indicate the potential feasibility of integrating trained community volunteers into caregiving systems. This low-cost, scalable approach may offer a practical way to enhance community-based care and psychosocial support in resource-limited settings.

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