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Loriane Saliege1, Sylvie Bonin-Guillaume2
1Service transversal, Les Nouvelles Cliniques Nîmoises : Polyclinique Grand Sud et Nouvelle Clinique les Franciscaines, 350 avenue Saint-André-de-Codols, 30900 Nîmes, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|April 26, 2020
Summary
Caring for nursing home residents with neurocognitive diseases is challenging. Behavioral symptoms can evoke strong emotions in caregivers, impacting their care practices.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neurology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nursing home populations are increasingly affected by neurocognitive diseases.
- Associated behavioral disorders complicate patient care and management.
- Caregiver emotional responses are a significant factor in care delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the emotional impact of behavioral disorders in neurocognitive diseases on professional caregivers.
- To understand how caregiver emotions influence nursing home care practices.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methods were employed.
- Data collection involved interviews with professional caregivers in nursing homes.
Main Results:
- Behavioral disorders in neurocognitive diseases trigger a range of emotions in caregivers.
- These emotions, such as frustration and empathy, directly affect caregiving approaches.
- Caregiver well-being is intrinsically linked to the quality of care provided.
Conclusions:
- Addressing caregiver emotions is crucial for effective management of neurocognitive diseases in nursing homes.
- Interventions supporting caregivers can improve care practices and resident outcomes.
- Further research is needed to develop targeted support strategies for this population.
Keywords:
behavioral disordercaregivercoping strategyfeelingolder personpersonne âgéeressentisoignantstratégie d’adaptationtrouble du comportementMore Related Videos
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