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KMID : 0895920220240010085
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2022 Volume.24 No. 1 p.85 ~ p.95
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A Positive Changes in Caregiving Experience of Family Caregivers for Long-Term Care Recipients After a Family Counseling Support Program
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Han Eun-Jeong
Park Myong-Hwa
Jung Ji-Hye
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of a family counseling program on the family caregivers of long-term care (LTC) recipients after a one-year follow-up.
Methods: This work was designed as a descriptive qualitative study using focus group interviews to explore the caregiving experience of the family caregivers.
Results: The long-term effects of the counseling programs were categorized into five themes: (1) improved caregiving competence, (2) positively-changed caregiving experience, (3) increased social connection, (4) delayed LTC institutionalization, and (5) expecting for continued support
Conclusion: The family counseling program was proved to be effective in the long term through this study. The program should be maintained to sustain the positive effects of the counseling program and also respond to the expectations of the participants.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Caregivers, Caregiver burden, Long-term care, Qualitative research
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