Family Caregivers' Experiences of Preventing Harm to Older People during Hospitalization: A Phenomenographic Study

被引：1

作者：

Han, Chin-Yen ^{[1
,2
]}

Lin, Chun-Chih ^{[1
,2
]}

Chen, Li-Chin ^{[2
]}

Liu, Shou-Hsuan ^{[3
,4
]}

Goopy, Suzanne ^{[5
]}

Chang, Wen ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Chang Gung Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Nursing, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan

[2] Chang Gung Med Fdn, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hosp, New Taipei 236017, Taiwan

[3] Chang Gung Mem Hosp Linkou, Dept Nephrol, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan

[4] Chang Gung Univ, Grad Inst Clin Med Sci, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan

[5] Univ Edinburgh, Usher Inst, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, Midlothian, Scotland

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2022年 / 19卷 / 22期

关键词：

preventing harm; family caregivers; integrated care; phenomenography; qualitative study; EMERGENCY-DEPARTMENT; ADVERSE EVENTS; CARE; BURDEN;

D O I：

10.3390/ijerph192215375

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Hospital admission is associated with a high risk of harm, particularly for older people, and family members play a critical role in providing care. The aim of this study was to explore family caregivers' experiences in preventing harm to older people during hospitalization. The phenomenographic approach was applied. Thirty family caregivers were asked to describe their experiences of preventing harm to older people. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped and transcribed. Participants described preventing harm as "essential care", "an important step toward recovery", "a load off the mind", "outcomes of collaboration among caregivers and health professionals", and "improvement in the quality of life after discharge". The core theme was to achieve the goal of integrated care for older people. The results can help improve caregiving processes and prevent harm to older people during hospitalizations. They can assist in developing strategies for the delivery of safe care for older people.

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