Exploring social capital for family caregivers of patients with chronic organ failure: study protocol for a concept mapping study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many family caregivers experience significant burdens, especially those who take care of patients with chronic organ failure. Although the social welfare system offers some material assistance, a more sustainable approach to supporting caregivers is warranted. This study aims to explore the social capital (ie, the internal strengths of a community that facilitate different social roles) available for these family caregivers.

Methods and analysis

A participatory design based on Trochim's concept mapping framework will be used in this study. A total of 119 participants, including patients, family caregivers, professionals and other community members, will be recruited from the community. The study will be divided into three phases. In Phase I, qualitative methods

SUBMITTER: Ng MSN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9207919 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature