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. 2021 Jun 29;22(1):137.
doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01489-7.

Experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19

Tahereh Rahimi  1 , Neda Dastyar  2 , Foozieh Rafati  3
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Experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19

Tahereh Rahimi et al. BMC Fam Pract. .

Abstract

Background: Family caregivers of patients with COVID-19 face many challenges that affect their physical and mental health.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore experiences of family caregivers of patients with COVID-19.

Methods: This phenomenological study was performed based on 13 family caregivers who had experience in home caring for patients with COVID-19. Data were collected through purposive sampling with in-depth semi-structured interviews. The Colaizzi's 7-step method was used to determine themes. The MAXQDA10 software was used to manage qualitative data analysis.

Results: Thirteen family caregivers participated. Five main themes describe family caregivers' experiences of caring for patients with COVID-19: nature of the disease; unmet needs; unpleasant physical, psychological, and social experiences; care facilitators and positive experiences.

Conclusion: Information and financial support for COVID-19 should be provided to family caregivers. Also, community members should embrace patients and family caregivers and reinforce the positive experiences of caregivers.

Keywords: COVID-19; Experiences; Family caregivers; Phenomenology.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no potential competing interests.

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