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Anhörigas upplevelser av att vårda en närstående med Alzheimers sjukdom: En litteraturstudie
Swedish Red Cross University.
Swedish Red Cross University.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Family Caregivers´ Experiences of Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer´s Disease : A literature review (English)
Abstract [en]

Alzheimer's disease affects many people worldwide and is often cared for by a family member. It is not uncommon for family members to become caregivers. The aim was to describe the experiences of family caregivers in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. The method used was a literature review with a qualitative approach, conducted using Polit and Beck's (2020) nine-step model. Ten articles were identified and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three main themes and seven subthemes: Emotional reactions with subthemes: Transition from family member to caregiver, during the progression of the disease, fear for the future. The caregiver role with subthemes: Responsibility and duty, challenges and sacrifices, and the theme Need for knowledge and support and with the subthemes: Knowledge and Support. The conclusion shows that family members caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer's experience difficulties in handling the caregiver role, both emotionally and instrumentally. They often experience a lack of support from the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of nurses applying family-centered care. Suggestions for further research: Developing interventions to implement family-centered care.

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2023. , p. 30
Keywords [en]
Alzheimers disease, experiences, family caregiver, informal caregiver
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URN: urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-4695OAI: oai:DiVA.org:rkh-4695DiVA, id: diva2:1808572
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Undergraduate Nursing Program
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Available from: 2023-11-03 Created: 2023-10-31 Last updated: 2023-11-03Bibliographically approved

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