Anhörigas upplevelser av att vårda en närstående med Alzheimers sjukdom : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Alzheimer's disease affects many people worldwide and is often cared for by a family member. It is not uncommon for family members to become caregivers. The aim was to describe the experiences of family caregivers in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. The method used was a literature review with a qualitative approach, conducted using Polit and Beck's (2020) nine-step model. Ten articles were identified and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three main themes and seven subthemes: Emotional reactions with subthemes: Transition from family member to caregiver, during the progression of the disease, fear for the future. The caregiver role with subthemes: Responsibility and duty, challenges and sacrifices, and the theme Need for knowledge and support and with the subthemes: Knowledge and Support. The conclusion shows that family members caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer's experience difficulties in handling the caregiver role, both emotionally and instrumentally. They often experience a lack of support from the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of nurses applying family-centered care. Suggestions for further research: Developing interventions to implement family-centered care.