Abstract
Objective To explore the experience of the family caregivers of the old hip fracture patients with cognition impairment. Methods By using purpose sampling method, 11 participants which treating from January to April 2017 were applied semi-structured in-depth interview, and then analysis the material. Results Four themes were analyzed about the caring demands of the family caregivers, including existing heavier caring burden, inadequate knowledge and skills, positive face to the caring task, desire to caregiver support system. Conclusions The family caregivers of the old hip fracture patients with cognition impairment exist heavier caring burden, the medical service institutions should call on national policy support and economic aid for caregivers, care about the mental health of caregivers and improve their coping ability, as well as provide professional knowledge and skills guidance and build a perfect caregiver support system at the same time in order to reduce the burden of caregivers early. Key words: Hip fracture; Cognition impairment; Family caregiver; Caring burden; Qualitative study
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