Caring for a home-dwelling older parent with mental health problems: a narrative analysis of family caregivers' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To gain knowledge regarding family caregivers of home-dwelling older adults with mental health problems and the meaning-making of the caregiver's role.

Design

An explorative qualitative study involving narrative analysis.

Methods

Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted among eight adult children. Interview data were analysed using narrative analysis. The reporting adhered to consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies.

Results

Each participant narrated unique and nuanced stories of the caregiver role, but their stories also revealed prominent themes across participants' experiences and meaning-making. The analysis revealed three themes: family relationships through a long life, a demanding and difficult caregiver role, and recon

SUBMITTER: Sunde OS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388798 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature