Support, needs and expectations of family caregivers regarding general practitioners - results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers are often the first line of support for people requiring care; although they may personally stand to benefit, these activities substantially increase the risk of physical and emotional stress. General practitioners (GPs) may provide important support and stabilisation, but need to adjust to the needs and expectations of this group in order to do so. The aim of the study was to compare the needs of family caregivers from GPs to the support they actually experience. Additional aims included determining the main factors affecting satisfaction amongst family caregivers with support from GPs. The results were used to develop possible approaches towards optimisation within the purview of general medical practice.

Methods

Between January and July 2020,

SUBMITTER: Wangler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7927394 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature