Importance Of Family Care Research Articles

Psychological state, self-assessment y emotional stability of a severely wounded combatant

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the peculiarities of the psychological state, self-esteem and emotional stability of severely wounded combatants who returned from combat. The research is based on the study of the psychological well-being of this category of victims, their adaptation and rehabilitation after severe physical injuries. The main focus is on identifying the manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive and anxiety symptoms in severely wounded combatants. It was found that severe combat trauma significantly increases the risk of developing mental disorders in victims, significantly complicating their recovery and return to a full-fledged peaceful life.The main factors that affect the emotional stability and general psychological state of severely wounded combatants are analyzed. These factors include physical pain and limitations, loss of functional capabilities, psychological trauma, social isolation, feelings of loss and helplessness, as well as problems with employment and financial stability. The role and importance of family care in supporting the psychological well-being of severely wounded combatants is considered. It is noted that effective rehabilitation requires close cooperation between medical professionals, psychologists, social workers and families of the victims. An important aspect is raising public awareness of the problems faced by severely wounded combatants and developing social support and adaptation programs for this category of people. Based on the results obtained, the article outlines the main areas of psychological assistance to severely wounded combatants. The author emphasizes the need for a comprehensive psychological rehabilitation program aimed at processing traumatic experiences and restoring self-esteem.

Perceptions of caregiving for people living with dementia and help-seeking patterns among prospective Korean caregivers in Canada.

Due to cultural influences, people from some ethnic minority groups expect to provide caregiving for their family members who suffer from illness. Little is known about the expectations about caregiving and the help-seeking process among the Korean population in Canada. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine perceptions of caregiving for people living with dementia and help-seeking patterns among prospective Korean caregivers who anticipate becoming primary caregivers of their older relatives with dementia. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted in Montreal, Canada. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine prospective Korean caregivers. The interviews were analysed using a qualitative thematic analysis. This study found four emerging themes: (1) the importance of family care; (2) the ability to find resources outside of the family; (3) the roles of Korean churches as a support system and; (4) the perceptions of service providers and health care settings. The findings of this study suggest that linguistic support services enable family caregivers to access more health and social services. Resources may be more easily accessed by Korean communities when provided through churches.

The care crisis in Spain: an analysis of the family care situation in mental health from a professional psychosocial perspective

ABSTRACTThe aim of this article is to investigate the importance of family care in mental health and identify the shortcomings of the Spanish model of health care for the mentally ill. The empirical process comprised three qualitative procedures involving 37 experts from different regions of Spain. In order to guarantee the rigor of the data, a social worker discussion group was set up to create an interview script. Interviews were then carried out with 22 professionals who take care of people with mental illness in various public facilities throughout the country. A second focal group met three times to validate the categorizations analyzed in the interviews. The results of the empirical process indicate a need to remodel the mental health care system, which can be described with reference to five critical characteristics: 1) a lack of financial and human resources for mental health, 2) a lack of effective coordination among all the institutions and authorities involved, 3) a lack of quality resources aimed at rehabilitation and social reintegration as alternatives to institutionalization, 4) a lack of integrated care, and 5) a lack of a common healthcare framework for all professional workers in all the regions. A remodeling of the system is necessary to enable the rehabilitation, recovery, empowerment and development of people with SMD and thus ease the burden and improve the quality of life of family caregivers.

Support for Recovery～The Importance of Family Care～

Support for Recovery～The Importance of Family Care～

Conceito de família em estudantes de graduação em enfermagem através do Photovoice

Objetivo: el presente estudio describe la utilización de Fotovoz para profundizar el concepto de familia en estudiantes de enfermería.Metodología: es un estudio de investigación acción participativa, en el que participaron 33 estudiantes de enfermería. La recolección de datos utilizó Fotovoz para definir el concepto de familia, las sesiones fueron grabadas y transcritas. Para el análisis se recurrió a la triangulación de datos con las fotografías con el software Atlas-ti versión 8.0. Resultados: cuatro temas principales surgieron de las fotografías y de las grabaciones: Concepto de familia en la perspectiva del estudiante, Mi familia, Funciones de la Familia, Lo que veo en esta fotografía.Conclusión: el estudio contribuyó a la divulgación del Fotovoz, una herramienta aún poco utilizada en estudios de enfermería. Adicionalmente, promovió la importancia de la familia en el cuidado en enfermería, por medio de la conceptualización de lo que es familia.

WHAT ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF DEMENTIA CAREGIVING AND HELP-SEEKING AMONG PROSPECTIVE KOREAN CAREGIVERS?

Providing care to a family member with dementia is associated with many physical and emotional issues, which include social isolation and financial burdens. Immigrant caregivers, especially in the Korean community, are not an exception in this matter. Despite the increasing number of Korean immigrants and Korean Canadians with family caregivers in Canada, little research has been done to explore how people with multi- or cross-cultural values, specifically Koreans, understand dementia caregiving, and what their help-seeking patterns are in Canada. The purpose of this research is to examine: 1) How do Koreans living in Montreal conceive the role of family and other social supports in the provision of care to people living with dementia? 2) What are the commonalities and differences in providing care to family members with dementia among prospective Koreans caregivers? This study used phenomenological approaches and purposeful sampling for data collection. In depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight prospective Korean caregivers (both immigrants and Canadian-born people Korean of ethnic origin). All interviews were tape recorded transcribed and analyzed. Several methods were used to ensure the trustworthiness of the study, including transferability, dependability, credibility, and confirmability. Analysis of these interviews found three emerging themes which related to prospective Korean caregivers’ perceptions of dementia caregiving and social support. Three emerging themes were following: 1) the importance of family care; 2) the roles of the Korean church as a support system; 3) ability to find resources and help from outside of the family. Findings from this study suggest that service providers are crucial to the provision of services to primary caregivers as well as their family members. Service providers who have different cultural backgrounds should first attempt to understand their clients’ family values and then offer information to family members regarding how to engage in caregiving. In doing so, caregivers and their family members can not only reduce their levels of care burden but also provide better care to their loved ones with dementia.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Young Due to Inherited Arrhythmias: The Importance of Family Care

Sudden cardiac arrest in the young is always an extremely tragic event, producing enormous stress and anxiety in the family. When the event is due to an inherited cardiac arrhythmia, the additional concerns and questions about who else is affected and who will die next can become overwhelming to both the nuclear and the extended family. Identification and screening of the family members are necessary in order to find and treat presymptomatic members and prevent sudden death. Guidelines and strategies for care of the extended family are presented. Pedigree development and expansion, followed by prospective contacting of family members and screening by phenotyping and genotyping, allow recognition and treatment of many mutation carriers who would not otherwise come to medical attention unless they develop a serious cardiac event. Presymptomatic treatment of affected members is highly efficacious and prevents sudden deaths. Sudden cardiac arrest due to inherited arrhythmia disorders can be prevented by prospective, structured evaluation of the extended family, allowing effective, presymptomatic, and prophylactic treatment of the affected members to be provided.