Role and perspectives of informal care: a qualitative study of informal caregivers in the Republic of Croatia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Population ageing and the prevalence of multimorbidity represent major challenges for healthcare systems. People who need long-term care have complex conditions requiring both health and social services. Informal caregivers are emerging as an important part of the long-term care ecosystem. This paper aims to explore the position and capacities of informal caregivers in Croatia.

Design

Health and social care legislative documents were analysed using a structured set of keywords. In addition, focus groups were conducted with informal caregivers who cared for a family member. The qualitative method of thematic analysis was used.

Setting and participants

Two focus groups were conducted with 15 caregivers (13 women and 2 men). Geographically, participants came f

SUBMITTER: Banadinovic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582946 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature