A qualitative study exploring experiences of distressed family caregivers of people with dementia in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Social Work in Mental Health Pub Date : 2023-03-17 DOI:10.1080/15332985.2023.2192845

A. Han, H. K. Yuen, L. Edwards

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This phenomenological study explored lived experiences of 19 distressed family caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual interviews were conducted and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three themes with six subthemes emerged, including negative impacts on routines, participation, and mental health with accelerated declines in PLWD, increased challenges in care and poorer mental health in caregivers, strategies that helped (e.g. taking care of themselves), and support that could have been helpful (e.g. continuing programs through Zoom and accessing mental health services). Programs and support are needed for caregivers after the pandemic.

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一项质性研究探讨了2019冠状病毒病大流行期间美国痴呆症患者的痛苦家庭照顾者的经历

本现象学研究探讨了2019冠状病毒病大流行期间美国19名痴呆症患者(PLWD)的痛苦家庭照顾者的生活经历。个人访谈采用解释性现象学分析进行分析。出现了三个主题和六个副主题，包括对日常生活、参与和心理健康的负面影响，PLWD的加速下降，护理方面的挑战增加，护理人员的心理健康状况恶化，有帮助的策略(例如照顾自己)，以及可能有帮助的支持(例如通过Zoom继续开展项目和获得心理健康服务)。大流行后需要为护理人员提供规划和支持。

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