Melinda S. Kavanaugh

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

United States

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Melinda S. Kavanaugh is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in the United States. Her research focuses on the experiences of young caregivers, particularly in relation to chronic illnesses such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and cancer. Recent publications explore themes of well-being, family communication, and the impact of caregiving responsibilities on young individuals.

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Matthew Jason Zawadzki

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University of California Merced

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Gwendolyn Sims

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The University of Alabama

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James N. Odom

UNITED STATES

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Bailey Hendricks

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing

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Anita Beelen

University Medical Center Groningen

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Articles (11)

Moments of Care: Perceptions of Young Carers and Day-to-Day Well-Being

“Man, This Isn’t Easy”: Exploring the Manifestation of Parentification Among Young Carers of a Parent with Huntington’s Disease

How to break the news in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease: practical guidelines from experts

What, how and when do families communicate about ALS? A qualitative exploration of parents’ and children’s perceptions

Adapting an intervention to support young caregivers of cancer survivors: A study protocol

Stigma experienced by ALS/PMA patients and their caregivers: a mixed-methods study

“It's Put a Lot of Responsibility on Me to Make Sure That She's Being Taken Care of”: Latino and African American Young Carers of Family with Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Parental and child adjustment to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: transformations, struggles and needs

How Far Have We Come? An Updated Scoping Review of Young Carers in the U.S.

Variations and Patterns in Sleep: A Feasibility Study of Young Carers in Families with ALS

Young Carers, The Overlooked Caregiving Population: Introduction to a Special Issue

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Matthew Jason Zawadzki

Gwendolyn Sims

James N. Odom

Bailey Hendricks

Anita Beelen

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