Experiences of informal caregivers of people with dementia with nursing care in acute hospitals: A descriptive mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore the experiences of informal caregivers of people with dementia with the hospitalization of their relative concerning patient care, interactions with nurses, caregivers' situation and the acute hospital environment.

Design

Mixed-methods design.

Methods

The data were collected using an online questionnaire among a panel of caregivers (n = 129), together with a focus group and individual interviews from February to November 2019. The data were triangulated and analysed using a conceptual framework.

Results

Almost half of the respondents were satisfied with the extent to which nurses considered the patient's dementia. Activities to prevent challenging behaviours and provide person-centred care were rarely seen by the caregivers. Caregivers experienc

SUBMITTER: Keuning-Plantinga A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292992 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature