Portrait of a Caregiver: Ethnodrama Development and Its Influence on Caregiver Well-Being.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The majority of long-term care needs are placed upon family members who often receive minimal support. In this study, we collaborate with family caregivers to create an ethnodrama about their experience and assess outcomes of participation, including caregiver well-being.

Methods

Participants met over 4 months to discuss their roles as informal caregivers. Discussions were analyzed in a two-phase process and themes were developed into a script. Member checks included script review and revisions, culminating in viewing a professional performance of the play followed by a post-performance discussion and reflection. Data were gathered at six timepoints to assess caregiver well-being and longitudinal analysis was used to assess change during the course

SUBMITTER: Eaton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8660552 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature