THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CAREGIVERS IN TAKING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA IN BANGKOK METROPOLIS
Keywords:
dementia, lived experiences of caregivers, older adultsAbstract
This qualitative research aimed to describe the lived experiences of caregivers in providing care for older adults with dementia in Bangkok. Purposive sampling was used to select 18 informants who had at least six months of experience in caring for older adults with dementia and were aged between 27 and 71 years. Data were collected through two in-depth interviews with open-ended questions and participant observations, each session lasting 45 - 60 minutes. Observations included verbal and non-verbal behaviors, emotions, feelings, and the experiences of caregivers. All interviews were recorded and transcribed for accuracy. Data were collected from July to September 2020 and analyzed using content analysis.
The findings revealed three main themes in the lived experiences of caregivers for older adults with dementia in Bangkok: 1) Caregivers had both positive and negative emotions in caregiving, including empathy, stress, and angry; 2) Problems and barriers of caregivers in caring for older adults with dementia; and 3) Essentials of caregiving were physical and psychological preparation, family support, and professional support during both emergent and non-emergent situations.
This research is beneficial for enhancing the quality of care for older adults with dementia in the future. Organizations, particularly those involved in elderly care, may use these findings to develop policies aimed at enhancing the capabilities of caregivers in Thailand.
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