B U Ram Prakash, Shrivastava Kajal, Rathod Dr Hetal, Saha Rohon, Kumari Sweety
Department of Community Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Aug 29;16(8):e68155. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68155. eCollection 2024 Aug.
Introduction Engaging in caregiving can be incredibly gratifying for caregivers, but it can also lead to unfavorable outcomes and impose physical and psychological burdens on them. With limited research on the experiences and difficulties encountered by caregivers in de-addiction centers, this study primarily aims to explore de-addiction centric caregiver's experiences and challenges. Methodology A qualitative study design with a phenomenological research method was adopted. An in-depth semi-structured interview was conducted from June to August 2023 in Hindi and English at the de-addiction centers where caregivers were employed. Interviews were audio recorded for further analysis. Results The interview results were thematically analyzed. Out of 12 Caregivers interviewed, eight were males and four were females, each representing various professions such as administrators, nursing staff, counsellors and helpers. Some of the emerging themes in our study are caregivers' perspective, the Burden among caregivers, and the emotional aspect. The findings indicated that five caregivers had previously treated alcohol dependents and family members of alcohol dependents, with a major part of caregivers expressing job satisfaction and finding fulfillment in helping patients overcome addiction, which brought them a sense of fulfillment in their lives. Other findings include two caregivers who faced financial challenges and often received insufficient salaries due to inadequate funding. Extended working hours, driven by patient needs, resulted in sleep deprivation, potentially causing physical health issues and emotional exhaustion among caregivers. Also, caregivers were frequently held in high esteem by the family members of patients and the family members of caregivers for providing unwavering support and encouragement. Conclusion Acknowledging the vital contributions of caregivers is pivotal for their well-being. It is a shared responsibility within the community to provide caregivers with emotional support, recognition, appreciation, and employer support. These gestures can make a substantial difference in the lives of caregivers and enhance the quality of care they offer to patients.
引言
从事护理工作对护理人员来说可能会带来极大的满足感，但也可能导致不利的结果，并给他们带来身体和心理负担。由于对戒毒中心护理人员的经历和困难的研究有限，本研究主要旨在探讨以戒毒为中心的护理人员的经历和挑战。
方法
采用定性研究设计和现象学研究方法。2023年6月至8月，在护理人员工作的戒毒中心，用印地语和英语进行了深入的半结构化访谈。访谈进行了录音以便进一步分析。
结果
对访谈结果进行了主题分析。在接受访谈的12名护理人员中，8名是男性，4名是女性，他们分别代表行政人员、护理人员、顾问和助手等不同职业。我们研究中出现的一些主题包括护理人员的观点、护理人员的负担以及情感方面。研究结果表明，五名护理人员以前曾治疗过酒精依赖者和酒精依赖者的家庭成员，大部分护理人员表示对工作满意，并在帮助患者克服成瘾方面找到满足感，这给他们的生活带来了成就感。其他研究结果包括两名护理人员面临经济挑战，由于资金不足，他们的工资往往很低。由于患者的需求，工作时间延长导致睡眠不足，这可能会给护理人员带来身体健康问题和情感疲惫。此外，护理人员经常受到患者家属和护理人员家属的高度尊重，因为他们提供了坚定不移的支持和鼓励。
结论
认识到护理人员的重要贡献对他们的幸福至关重要。在社区内共同承担责任，为护理人员提供情感支持、认可、赞赏和雇主支持。这些举动可以对护理人员的生活产生重大影响，并提高他们为患者提供护理的质量。
