Getting sincere and efficient support: A grounded theory study of older spousal caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease.

Autor: Sadeghi-Mahalli N; Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: sadeghy.nasim@gmail.com., Mohammadi-Shahboulaghi F; Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: f.mohammadi@uswr.ac.ir., Arsalani N; Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: nargesarsalani@gmail.com., Fallahi-Khoshknab M; Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: Fallahi@uswr.ac.ir., Foroughan M; Geriatric Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: Foroughanm@gmail.com., Atazadeh M; Iran Dementia and Alzheimer's Association, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address: atazadehhmusa@gmail.com.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) [Geriatr Nurs] 2024 Nov-Dec; Vol. 60, pp. 511-520. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 20.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.011
Abstrakt: Despite the importance of supporting older spousal caregivers (OSCs) of people with Alzheimer's Disease (PWAD), little evidence is available about the process of its occurrence in Middle Eastern countries, such as Iran. Understanding this process will help support more effectively. This study explored the support process for OSCs of PWAD using the grounded theory approach of Corbin and Strauss (2015). A total of 16 participants (10 caregivers, six formal and informal resources) were recruited using purposive and theoretical sampling methods, and in-depth interviews were conducted with them. Getting sincere and efficient support was the core category and was achieved through four strategies, which were thoughtful support-seeking, informal support-getting, formal seasonal support-getting, and informal support-devoting. Despite OSCs' vital need for multiple support, specific factors and conditions impair the support process. Healthcare providers and policymakers can use the results to make informed decisions and provide more practical support for these older caregivers.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this article.
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