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Healthcare and social care professionals’ experiences of respite care: a critical incident study

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  • معلومة اضافية
    • بيانات النشر:
      Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
    • الموضوع:
      2024
    • Collection:
      LCC:Medicine (General)
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      Introduction Aging in place is favoured among older persons and supported by research in Sweden, although it poses challenges for overburdened informal caregivers. While respite care can offer support, its accessibility is hindered by organizational challenges and informal caregivers’ delays in using it. The experiences of informal caregivers are well-studied, but the professionals’ experiences of respite care quality and critical incident management are underexplored. Aim To explore professionals’ experiences of critical incidents in respite care, consequences for the persons being cared for, and strategies to manage critical incidents. Materials and methods A qualitative, critical incident technique was used, and three group interviews with a total of 16 professionals were conducted. Results Barriers to quality respite care included communication gaps during care transitions, environmental shortcomings in respite care facilities, lack of support for informal caregivers, and inadequacies in respite care decisions. Strategies to manage critical incidents included individualized care, continuity and communication in care transitions, a conducive environment, support for informal caregivers, and care professionals’ positive approach. Conclusions The study emphasizes the need for focused efforts on communication, continuity, and a supportive environment. Addressing identified challenges and applying suggested strategies will be key to maximizing the potential of respite care as a vital support for care recipients and their informal caregivers.
    • File Description:
      electronic resource
    • ISSN:
      1748-2623
      1748-2631
      17482631
    • Relation:
      https://doaj.org/toc/1748-2623; https://doaj.org/toc/1748-2631
    • الرقم المعرف:
      10.1080/17482631.2024.2352888
    • الرقم المعرف:
      edsdoj.b3709f0e2667488ea2a4c9c04ba1c033