A qualitative systematic review of family caregivers' experiences of artificial nutrition and hydration at home: A meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial nutrition and hydration (AN&H) may be provided to individuals in the home environment, and family caregivers are often involved in the management of this intervention. This experience can have multiple consequences for families.

Aims

The aim of this meta-ethnography is to explore and synthesize the personal experiences of family caregivers providing care to a person receiving home AN&H.

Methods & procedures

A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted without any time limitations applied. Seven stages of meta-ethnography were followed. Public and patient involvement was incorporated into the development of the line of argument synthesis in this review. This review is reported following the eMERGe guidelines and it was registered in PROS

SUBMITTER: Lisiecka D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543238 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature