Benefits finding among Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The caregiving experience includes both caregiver burdens and benefits finding. However, the benefits obtained by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings are unknown. The objective of this study was to explore the benefits experienced by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings.

Design

A qualitative descriptive design was used, fulfilling the consolidated criteria for the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research reporting guidelines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 family caregivers of stroke survivors. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and analysed. Thematic analysis was performed to analyse the interview transcripts.

Setting and participants

Home interviews were condu

SUBMITTER: Mei YX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7574945 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature