Experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19.
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.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Family
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Caregivers
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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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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