Family caregivers to a patient with chronic heart failure living at home: «co-workers» in a blurred health care system
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Support from relatives is an important factor in how well people with heart failure manage their illness and daily living.Family members are expected to assume a greater role in the health care system.Health care professionals need knowledge on family members' experiences and needs.Objective: To explore experiences and views of family caregivers of heart failure patients with regard to their need for knowledge, support and collaboration with health care professionals.Method: The study had an exploratory design with qualitative interviews of nineteen family members recruited from Heart Failure outpatient clinics and home care services.Thematic cross-case content analyses were performed.Results: Three main themes were revealed:The family members' involvement in illness management and information needs.A blurred health care system with insufficient information.The importance of support from available and competent health care professionals.Conclusion: Family caregivers will need correct and
Source: Sykepleien Forskning
Language: English
Topic: Nursing care and research
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2467442809