[What prevention potential does the general practitioner setting offer for family caregivers?-findings from a qualitative interview study].

ABSTRACT: The support of people in need of care and assistance is often provided by caring relatives. General practitioners can play an important role in supporting this group, if they adapt to the problems and wishes of family caregivers.The aim of the exploratory study is to contrast care needs of family caregivers regarding the GP support with actually experienced care and, thereby, work out approaches for strengthening the GP's role.A total of 37 family caregivers were recruited via 13 internet forums focused on caregiving. Telephone interviews were conducted between September 2020 and March 2021.The majority of those interviewed consider the GP to be an important support body with a high level of competence and trust. The interviewees praise the GP's knowledge of the personal care situation, th

SUBMITTER: Wangler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10896783 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature