Barriers and facilitators for caregiver involvement in the home care of people with pressure injuries: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the barriers and facilitators perceived by home caregivers regarding their involvement in the home care of people with pressure injuries.

Background

Although home caregivers are key in the process of caring for people with pressure injuries, little is known about their perceptions regarding their involvement in the same.

Methods

A qualitative study based on grounded theory involving a theoretical sample of 15 home caregivers of people with pressure injuries within the health district of Puertollano, Spain.

Results

This study identified three barriers (feminization of care, necessary life adaptations as a home caregiver, and the organization of health services) and three facilitators (the perceived family duty for caring, willingness to provide ca

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Sanchez FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6927621 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature