The Burden Experience of Formal and Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Hip Fracture in Nigeria:

SAGE Open Nursing

EmofeDiameta¹ 

关键词: hip fracture;    burden experience;    caregivers;    older adults;    Nigeria;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2377960818785155

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

IntroductionThe incidence of hip fracture among older adults in Nigeria is on the rise. As a result, there is increased frequency of hospitalization, patient suffering, family burden, and societal cost. One dimension that has not been sufficiently explored is the burden of care experienced by informal and formal caregivers.ObjectivesTo describe the care burden experience of informal and formal caregivers for older adults with hip fractures in a specialized orthopedic center in Nigeria and to explore in detail how their experience differs in caregiving roles.MethodThis study was conducted in the phenomenological approach of qualitative methods. Face-to-face interviews and focus group interaction with 12 family caregivers and 5 health-care professionals were carried out until data saturation was achieved. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThe physical, emotional, and general health of elderly hip fracture patients are issues that affect caregiving. Factors that contribute to increased caregi...

【 授权许可】

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