13 research outputs found
Young carers in England: findings from the 2018 BBC survey on the prevalence and nature of caring among young people
Background
Many young people are involved in caring for parents, siblings, or other relatives who have an illness or disability. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of caring by young people in England.
Method
A national survey of 925 English young people was conducted using the 18âitem survey version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Caring Activities Checklist for Young Carers.
Results
Around 7% of young people were identified as doing at least a high amount of caring activity and 3% a very high amount. Most frequently, caring by a young person is for a mother or a sibling, with a physical disability. Caring activity consisted mostly of domestic activities, household management, and emotional care.
Conclusion
This study provides the most up to date and methodologically sophisticated survey data on the prevalence of young caring in England, with implications for policy and practice
Family experiences and trajectory of care received during and after a relativeâs admission to ICU: A scoping review
Poster presentation about the progress on a scoping review concerning family trajectory through a critical illness experience
Challenges and strategies in communication with people with dementia and their informal caregivers in community pharmacies â a narrative approach
Engaging with families during critical illness: an international study of nursesâ descriptions and practices of family engagement in intensive care units
Innovative global family research: lessons learnt from the IFNA Acute Care Research Cluster
Engaging with Families during Critical Illness: An International Study of Nursesâ Descriptions and Practices of Family Engagement in Intensive Care Units
Innovative Global Family Research: Lessons Learnt from the IFNA Acute Care Research Cluster
Nurses' attitudes towards family importance in nursing care across Europe
Aims and Objective
To explore differences in nurses' attitudes regarding the importance of family in nursing care and factors associated with nurses' attitudes across 11 European countries.
Background
Family involvement in healthcare has received attention in many European healthcare systems. Nurses have a unique opportunity to promote family involvement in healthcare; however, their attitudes and beliefs may facilitate or impede this practice.
Design
A cross-sectional survey across European countries.
Method
A broad convenience sample of 8112 nurses across 11 European countries was recruited from October 2017 to December 2019. Data were collected using the Families' Importance in Nursing Care-Nurses' Attitudes (FINC-NA) questionnaire. We used the STROBE checklist to report the results.
Results
There were significant differences in nurses' attitudes about families' importance in nursing care across Europe. Country was the factor with the strongest association with the total scores of the FINC-NA. Older age, higher level of education, increased years since graduation, having a strategy for the care of families in the workplace, and having experience of illness within one's own family were associated with a higher total FINC-NA score. Being male and working in a hospital or other clinical settings were associated with a lower total FINC-NA score.
Conclusion
Nurses' attitudes regarding the importance of family in nursing care vary across 11 European countries. This study highlights multiple factors associated with nurses' attitudes. Further research is necessary to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons for nurses' different attitudes and to develop a strong theoretical framework across Europe to support family involvement in patient care. The inclusion of family healthcare programs in the baccalaureate curriculum may improve nurses' attitudes.
Relevance for clinical practice
In clinical practice, the focus should be on identifying influencing factors on nurses' attitudes to enhance families' importance in nursing care across Europe