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Published in final edited form as: J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Feb;21(1):14–20. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000489

Table 3:

Quality of Life Self-Care Strategies

Quality of Life Self-Care Strategies
Physical	Psychological	Social	Spiritual
exercise (walk, run, yoga, swim, bike, garden)^14,16,34	talk with healthcare professional¹⁴	participate in a support group¹⁶	discuss spiritual beliefs¹⁶
rest¹⁶	talk with loved one and family³⁴	spend time with family and friends¹⁶	pray¹⁶
eat healthy foods¹⁶	seek ways to reduce stress/conflict³⁴	dance^16,34	attend spiritual/religious services¹⁶
consider a change of environment³⁴	seek out professional resource programs (i.e. caregiving websites, books, brochures)³⁴	seek transportation assistance¹⁶	talk with chaplain or pastoral/spiritual advisor¹⁶
seek respite care (in home and out of home)^16,34	laughter and humor³⁴	seek financial assistance^16,24	identify positive changes/aspects of caregiving role³¹
gentle stretching¹⁶	self-relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing, massage, reading, journaling, listening to music)^14,16,34	pet therapy^16,34	meditate¹⁶
regular medical checkups¹⁶	caregiving education (e.g., disease process, medications/side effects, hygiene, pain and symptom management)^16,24	communicate sexuality/sexual concerns^16,24	talk about the future¹⁶