Family caregiver: Caring on family carers
- Author:
Sherwynn Lloyd Javison
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords: Non-professional family caregivers; Work-related hazards
- MeSH: Caregivers; Nursing; Empathy; Collaboration
- From: Philippine Journal of Nursing 2021;91(2):91-95
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: This study was conducted to clarify the idea of caring for non-professional family caregivers and identify their vulnerabilities while caring for their patients. This concept was developed because of the non-availability of structured caregiving programs for nonprofessional family caregivers in the hospitals and community. This issue might lead to potential health and safety hazards for patients and caregivers. Nurses and non-professional family caregivers can co-create a safe and loving environment ideal for patient care. Nurses are essential to upholding the health and safety of non-professional family caregivers while developing their confidence and care performance. Moreover, training the non-professional family caregivers in the hospital and communities would promote safe and effective nursing practice in preparation for a smooth patient transition at home.
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