Family carers' experiences of nutritional care for people living with dementia at home: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Few studies have captured the experiences of family carers who manage the nutritional needs of family members living with dementia at home. The identification and management of symptoms that may affect nutritional status is often reliant upon the family carer. This interpretative phenomenological study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of the nutritional care of people living with dementia at home from the perspectives of the family members who support them.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2017 and February 2018. Participants were also asked to keep a diary of experiences for two weeks before the interview. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was used throughout.Findings: Eight participants, w

SUBMITTER: Mole L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7940801 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature