Suffering Experience of Primary Caregivers of People with Mental Disabilities in Community Dwellings
10.12934/jkpmhn.2020.29.3.218
- Author:
Eun Joung CHOI
1
;
Hyun Mee CHO
;
Eun Ju CHO
;
Minkyung LEE
Author Information
1. Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2020;29(3):218-228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the suffering experienced by the primary caregiver of people with mental disabilities in community dwellings to explain the fundamental structure thereof.
Methods:The Giorgi’s phenomenological research methodology was used. Three male subjects and five female subjects participated in this study. The data were collected September-December, 2019 through in-depth individual interviews, and analysis based on the Giorgi’s method.
Results:Four clusters of themes were identified. They are: “Mental disability came as a burden of pain”, “Painful time from caring due to being mentally recoiled and being hurtful”, “My life is broken by illness”, and “Hope discovered in the midst of pain”.
Conclusion:The findings provide deeper understanding and insight into the suffering experienced by primary caregivers for people with mental disabilities in community dwellings. A comprehensive program encompassing psychological and social aspects must be developed to facilitate resolving the problem of the suffering experienced by the primary caregiver for people with mental disabilities.
