Abuse tendency among dementia caregivers: a qualitative research

VernacularTitle:老年痴呆照顾者虐待倾向原因的质性分析
Author: Pingping YANG ; Jun SHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Dementia patients; Caregivers; Abuse tendency; Qualitative research
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(1):27-30
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the feelings of the caregivers of dementia patients,and find the resource of the caregiver's abuse tendency to dementia patients in community.Methods The data of 10 caregivers were collected through deep interviews,and the Colaizzi analysis method was used to analyze the data.Results Through repeatedly reading,arranging,analysis,separation,and theme refining,five themes were drawn:lack of related knowledge and care skills,care tasks making caregivers tired,the economic burden,lack of social support,low sense of worth.Conclusions When concerning the problems caused by dementia patients,it's necessary to appeal the society and government to provide feasible service and assistance on the issue of abuse tendency,which is produced by the caregivers during the process of taking care of them.