Family resilience in a crisis: A qualitative study of family resilience in multimember infected families in the context of COVID-19.

Abstract

This study aimed to understand the family experience and identify family resilience factors to help families adapt to and cope with COVID-19. A purposive sample of 21 patients (from nine families) diagnosed with COVID-19 were recruited for interviews. Participants were interviewed using a semistructured question guide to explore family experiences. Deductive content analysis was used to develop emerging themes. Deductive findings included three main themes: belief systems, family organizational patterns, and communication and problem solving. These themes can be applied to the analysis and conclusions related to family resilience during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study reveals the coping process of families after multiple members were diagnosed with COVID-19, from the establishment and reinforcement of belief systems to the determination of how the family copes with risks and finally their ability to withstand risks. In addition, the study supports the concept that family resilience can be demonstrated during epidemics. Considering that the COVID pandemic might persist for a significant period of time, doctors and nurses must focus not only on individuals but also on the overall recovery of the family and develop interventions aimed at improving family resilience during these challenging times. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).