Li Zeng1, Xiaoping Zhu1, Xianmei Meng2, Yafen Mao1, Qian Wu1, Yan Shi1, Lanshu Zhou3. 1. Department of Nursing, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University 301 Yanchang Road, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. 2. HOPE School of Nursing, Wuhan University 115 Donghu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China. 3. School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the experience of seniors' family caregivers with regarding the responsibility, burden and support needs during caregiving in Shanghai, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An exploratory, descriptive, qualitative design was used and a semi-structure interview was conducted. A convenience sample of 11 participants in two community service centers in Shanghai was recruited. Data saturation guided the size of the sample. The Colaizzi method of empirical phenomenology was used for interviewing and analyzing data obtained from 11 caregivers. RESULTS: Three major themes were found: It is a hard work; It is my responsibility; Social support is not enough. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study are practical and helpful for health care providers to develop appropriate caregiver support services, to balance the responsibility and burden of caregivers, and to consider the factors influencing the utility of support services.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore the experience of seniors' family caregivers with regarding the responsibility, burden and support needs during caregiving in Shanghai, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An exploratory, descriptive, qualitative design was used and a semi-structure interview was conducted. A convenience sample of 11 participants in two community service centers in Shanghai was recruited. Data saturation guided the size of the sample. The Colaizzi method of empirical phenomenology was used for interviewing and analyzing data obtained from 11 caregivers. RESULTS: Three major themes were found: It is a hard work; It is my responsibility; Social support is not enough. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study are practical and helpful for health care providers to develop appropriate caregiver support services, to balance the responsibility and burden of caregivers, and to consider the factors influencing the utility of support services.
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Keywords:
Responsibility; burden; family caregivers; social support