Bridging Healing and Therapy A Mixed-Methods Study on Support Group Intervention Based on Watson's Theory of Human Caring


Gonen Senturk S., Kucukguclu Ö.

HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE, vol.35, no.2, pp.81-91, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000435
  • Journal Name: HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.81-91
  • Keywords: caregiver, caregiver burden, dementia, nursing, Watson&apos, s theory of human caring
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The support group process effect on caregiver burden on family members of dementia patients based on Watson's theory of human caring was that a significant difference was found between caregivers and control groups. Qualitatively, the support group process could reduce caregiver burden and improve coping skills.