Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Exploration the supportive needs of daughters and daughtersâ?? in-law caregivers of stroke survivors one month after hospital discharge in Iran

2^nd International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology

August 24-26, 2015 Toronto, Canada

Gholamzadeh Sakineh1, Tengku Aizan Hamid2, Shariff Farkhondeh1, Hamidon Basri2 and Rahimah Ibrahim2

1Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran 2University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Gerontol Geriat Res

Abstract:

Introduction: This qualitative study aimed to explore the supportive needs and coping behaviours of daughter and Daughter In-Law caregivers (DILs) of stroke survivors one month after hospital discharge in Shiraz â??Iran. Method: Seventeen daughter and daughter in-law caregivers were recruited in the study one month after patientsâ?? hospital discharge. Data collected through focus group and face to face interview for 60- to 75-minute and also filed note to illuminate the supportive needs of caregivers and their coping behaviours. Data were analyzed using content thematic analysis. Results: Data from interviews with daughters and daughters in-law caregivers revealed seventh major themes which include: Information and training, financial support, home health care assistance, self-care support needs, adjusting with the cultural imperative in providing care for a parent in-law. Conclusion: This qualitative approach confirmed past research while recognizing innovative concepts related to caregiver imperative for parents in-law care and home health care assistance need.