The Role of Nursing Professionals in Supporting Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients at Home
Posted: May 08, 2024
Abstract
The increasing prevalence of dementia worldwide has created an unprecedented demand for home-based care, placing extraordinary burdens on family caregivers who often lack adequate support and training. Nursing professionals occupy a unique position at the intersection of clinical expertise and family-centered care, yet their specific role in supporting family caregivers remains inadequately defined and systematically studied. Traditional approaches to caregiver support have typically focused on either clinical task delegation or psychological support in isolation, failing to capture the complex, dynamic nature of the nurse-caregiver relationship in dementia home care. This research addresses a critical gap in the literature by examining how nursing professionals can optimize their support for family caregivers through innovative, technology-enhanced approaches that maintain the essential human elements of care. The study is grounded in the recognition that family caregivers of dementia patients experience unique challenges that differ significantly from those caring for patients with other chronic conditions. The progressive nature of dementia, combined with behavioral and psychological symptoms, creates a caregiving environment characterized by constant adaptation and escalating demands.
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