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Progressive exhaustion: A qualitative study on the experiences of Iranian family caregivers regarding patients undergoing hemodialysis
- Source :
- International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 193-200 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2018.
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the burden of care for patients undergoing hemodialysis from the experiences of family caregivers. Methods: In this qualitative study, a content analysis approach was used for data collection and analysis. Participants were 16 family caregivers selected through purposive sampling from four medical education centers affiliated with Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were held to collect data. Results: Four categories were developed as follows: ‘care challenges’, ‘psychological vulnerabilities’, ‘the chronic nature of care ’and “care in the shade”. The categories led to the development of the main theme of ‘progressive exhaustion’ experienced by the family caregivers during the provision of care to patients undergoing hemodialysis. Conclusion: Family caregivers have a significant role in the process of patient care, and this role leads them to progressive exhaustion; therefore, the overall health of the caregivers should be taken into account and more attention should be paid to their quality of life, social welfare, and satisfaction level. Keywords: Family caregivers, Hemodialysis, Progressive exhaustion, Qualitative study
- Subjects :
- lcsh:RT1-120
medicine.medical_specialty
Data collection
lcsh:Nursing
business.industry
Family caregivers
medicine.medical_treatment
030232 urology & nephrology
Social Welfare
Nonprobability sampling
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Quality of life (healthcare)
Content analysis
Family medicine
medicine
Original Article
030212 general & internal medicine
Hemodialysis
business
General Nursing
Qualitative research
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 23520132
- Volume :
- 5
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Nursing Sciences
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....86ddbb8315ad98c843c35c5d32d43e98