The positive experience of family caregivers of diabetic foot:a qualitative study
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2015.31.017
- VernacularTitle:糖尿病足家庭照顾者积极体验的质性研究
- Author:
Yuehua ZHANG
;
Qiuling XING
;
Jing LI
;
Meijun WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic foot;
Caregiver;
Positive experience;
Conceptual framework
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2015;(31):2396-2399
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Mining and exploring the positive experience of family caregivers of diabetic foot,aims to deepen the conceptual framework of positive aspects of caregiving and to provide a basis for interventions. Methods A qualitative study design was used guided by the conceptual framework of positive aspects of caregiving.Ten family caregivers of patients with diabetic foot were surveyed. The Colaizzi qualitative analysis method and the framework method were used to analysis the qualitative data. Results The caregivers′positive experience was described from 4 aspects:quality of caregiver/care receiver daily relationship, caregiver′s feeling of accomplishment, meaning of the caregiver′s role in daily life and the caregivers′gain. The caregivers′positive experience was influenced by the caregiver′s sense of self-efficacy and the enrichment events in daily life. Conclusions Family caregivers of diabetic foot get positive experiences in caregiving. The conceptual framework of positive aspects of caregiving explains the relationship between caregivers′positive experience and the determine factors, and it will be helpful to the designing and implementing of interventions. The positive experience should be considered when an intervention program will be conducted for supporting family caregivers.
