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Experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19.
Rahimi, Tahereh; Dastyar, Neda; Rafati, Foozieh.
  • Rahimi T; Department of Public Health, School of Health, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran.
  • Dastyar N; Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran.
  • Rafati F; Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran. foozieh1384@yahoo.com.
BMC Fam Pract ; 22(1): 137, 2021 06 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1286813
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Family caregivers of patients with COVID-19 face many challenges that affect their physical and mental health.

AIM:

The aim of the present study was to explore experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19.

METHODS:

This phenomenological study was performed based on 13 family caregivers who had experience in home caring for patients with COVID-19. Data were collected through purposive sampling with in-depth semi-structured interviews. The Colaizzi's 7-step method was used to determine themes. The MAXQDA10 software was used to manage qualitative data analysis.

RESULTS:

Thirteen family caregivers participated. Five main themes describe family caregivers' experiences of caring for patients with COVID-19 nature of the disease; unmet needs; unpleasant physical, psychological, and social experiences; care facilitators and positive experiences.

CONCLUSION:

Information and financial support for COVID-19 should be provided to family caregivers. Also, community members should embrace patients and family caregivers and reinforce the positive experiences of caregivers.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Family / Caregivers / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Fam Pract Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12875-021-01489-7

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Family / Caregivers / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Fam Pract Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12875-021-01489-7