Challenges, knowledge, and skills required for family caregivers of older adults with dementia
A qualitative study in Vietnam
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19529314 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tran To Tran Nguyen (0000-0001-7225-5430, University of South Australia), The Ha Ngoc Than (0000-0003-0731-3045, Hai phong University Of Medicine and Pharmacy), Tuan Chau Nguyen (0000-0001-7699-3107, University of South Australia), Lan Tuyet Duong Vu (0000-0001-7952-4074, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City), Khoa Tri Truong (0000-0003-1275-7636, The University of Melbourne), Truc Thanh Thai (0000-0003-2512-8281, University of South Australia), Paul Schofield (0000-0001-9495-9543, The University of Melbourne), Tuan Anh Nguyen (0009-0003-0449-8862, University of South Australia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2526929-2526929 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Health Action (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1654-9716 • E-ISSN: 1654-9880 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/16549716.2025.2526929 |
| PMID | 40625201 |
| OpenAlex | W4412110537 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 42 |
INTRODUCTION: Most people with dementia (PwD) receive home care from their family members. Caring for PwD can be challenging; however, many family caregivers do not receive adequate training. The lack of support, knowledge, and skills in dementia care places significant physical and psychological stress on family caregivers. OBJECTIVES: This qualitative study explored the challenges faced by family caregivers in providing care for PwD and identified the knowledge and skills they need for effective caregiving roles. METHODS: In-depth interviews with 20 family caregivers of PwD were conducted face-to-face using a semi-structured questionnaire at the Department of Geriatrics at Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Data analysis was conducted using inductive content analysis. The interview transcripts were coded by two independent researchers and analyzed thematically. RESULTS: Six key themes emerged: (1) challenges in daily care; (2) strain from behavioral and sleep disruptions; (3) difficulties in seeking help; (4) personal sacrifices of caregivers; (5) emotional burdens associated with caregiving, including comorbidity concerns of PwD; (6) limited dementia knowledge and essential caregiving skills. CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the need for targeted interventions in dementia care and underscores the necessity of providing educational and support programs for family carers of people with dementia in Vietnam and other low- and middle-income countries. Effective educational programs should cover dementia knowledge, comorbidity management, help-seeking strategies, caregiver self-care, and caregiving skills while also promoting support resources such as respite care and accessible information platforms
Dementia · Disease · Family caregivers · Qualitative research · Sociology · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Gerontology
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Family caregivers of people with dementia
Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Directed qualitative content analysis
Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (Coreq)
Compound impact of cognitive and physical decline
Impact of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms on Caregiver Burden in Patients With Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Family caregiver mistreatment of the elderly
Content Analysis
| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |