Family Caregivers' Experiences of Preventing Harm to Older People During Hospitalization: A Phenomenographic Study

Overview

Journal Int J Environ Res Public Health

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Environmental Health
Public Health

Date 2022 Nov 26

PMID 36430089

Authors

Chin-Yen Han

Chun-Chih Lin

Li-Chin Chen

Shou-Hsuan Liu

Suzanne Goopy

Wen Chang

Affiliations

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Abstract

Hospital admission is associated with a high risk of harm, particularly for older people, and family members play a critical role in providing care. The aim of this study was to explore family caregivers' experiences in preventing harm to older people during hospitalization. The phenomenographic approach was applied. Thirty family caregivers were asked to describe their experiences of preventing harm to older people. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped and transcribed. Participants described preventing harm as "essential care", "an important step toward recovery", "a load off the mind", "outcomes of collaboration among caregivers and health professionals", and "improvement in the quality of life after discharge". The core theme was to achieve the goal of integrated care for older people. The results can help improve caregiving processes and prevent harm to older people during hospitalizations. They can assist in developing strategies for the delivery of safe care for older people.

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