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Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Preventing Harm to Older People during Hospitalization: A Phenomenographic Study

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  • Chin-Yen Han

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
    New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Chun-Chih Lin

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
    New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan)

  • Li-Chin Chen

    (New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Shou-Hsuan Liu

    (Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan
    Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan)

  • Suzanne Goopy

    (Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK)

  • Wen Chang

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33303, Taiwan)

Abstract

Hospital admission is associated with a high risk of harm, particularly for older people, and family members play a critical role in providing care. The aim of this study was to explore family caregivers’ experiences in preventing harm to older people during hospitalization. The phenomenographic approach was applied. Thirty family caregivers were asked to describe their experiences of preventing harm to older people. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped and transcribed. Participants described preventing harm as “essential care”, “an important step toward recovery”, “a load off the mind”, “outcomes of collaboration among caregivers and health professionals”, and “improvement in the quality of life after discharge”. The core theme was to achieve the goal of integrated care for older people. The results can help improve caregiving processes and prevent harm to older people during hospitalizations. They can assist in developing strategies for the delivery of safe care for older people.

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  • Chin-Yen Han & Chun-Chih Lin & Li-Chin Chen & Shou-Hsuan Liu & Suzanne Goopy & Wen Chang, 2022. "Family Caregivers’ Experiences of Preventing Harm to Older People during Hospitalization: A Phenomenographic Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:15375-:d:979044
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