Experiences on Providing Home Care for A Relative with Heart Failure: A Qualitative Study |
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Authors: | Sami Al-Rawashdeh Ala Ashour Ali Alshraifeen Mohammad Rababa |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University , Zarqa, Jordan samiy@hu.edu.jo;3. Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University , Zarqa, Jordan;4. Adult Health Nursing Department- Faculty of Nursing/WHO Collaborating Center, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Irbid, Jordan |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this study was to explore and describe the lived experiences of persons providing home care for community-dwelling relative with heart failure (HF) in Jordan. Design: It was a phenomenological study. Methods: Data were collected through interviews with 29 participants and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Findings: Four core themes have emerged: caregiving as a mandatory responsibility, positive experiences, negative experiences, and factors influencing the quality of the experiences. Conclusion: Although the hallmark of the participants’ experience was negative, they showed a strong commitment to caring for their ill relatives. Clinical Evidence: The findings underscore the need for frequent assessment and support of family caregivers. |
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