Psychological well being of care partners of patients on HBCCC wards
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the psychological well-being of Care Partners/Family Members of dementia patients on Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care Unit
IRAS ID
343795
Contact name
Sarah Dempsey
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Glasgow
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 2 months, 1 days
Research summary
Background
It is well documented that supporting a loved one through their dementia journey can have a significant impact on the psychological well-being of those closest to them. The challenges of caring for and adjusting to a new norm can impact all aspects of our lives. This is even more so the case if your loved one is experiencing significant distressed behaviour due to their dementia. In some cases, people require admission to a specialist dementia unit for additional support when community-based services can no longer meet their needs. There is little to no evidence of care partners/family members' experience of this process and how it impacts their well-being.
Aims:
The aim of this research is to find out about care partners'/family members’ views of their own emotional needs and well-being when supporting a loved one who has been admitted to a specialist dementia ward. The second aim is to determine what staff think about care partners/family members' emotional well-being, particularly during admission and discharge from the ward, and how this impacts their interactions with care partners and family members.
Method:
This is a qualitative study using a one-to-one semi-structured interview style of data collection to explore the research question. Interviews will be done in person or using video conferencing (i.e. Microsoft Teams). Participants will be recruited from HBCCC dementia units based within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Health Board.
Practical Applications:
The hope is that this project will help identify care partners' experiences and inform future psychological support for this group of people. It will also provide an insight into staff’s experiences and whether additional training or support is required.REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
24/ES/0062
Date of REC Opinion
29 Oct 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion