How Did the COVID-19 Restrictions Impact People Living With Dementia and Their Informal Carers Within Community and Residential Aged Care Settings in Australia? A Qualitative Study.
J Fam Nurs
; 28(3): 205-218, 2022 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1883446
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to explore how formal social support changed after implementation of the COVID-19 public health measures and how these restrictions affected people living with dementia and their informal carers in Australia. Sixteen informal carers and two people living with dementia were interviewed between August and November 2020. Participants were asked about their experiences of the pandemic and the impact that the restrictions had on their lives and care. Thematic analysis identified four overarching themes describing (a) prepandemic limitations of the aged care system, (b) the aged care system's response to the COVID-19 restrictions, (c) changes affecting informal carers, and (d) the challenges faced by people living with dementia. The findings highlighted the challenges faced by the Australian aged care system before the pandemic and the additional burden placed on informal carers who supported people living with dementia across residential and home settings during the pandemic.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dementia
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
J Fam Nurs
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10748407221101638
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