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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2020

The Experiences of Multiple Sclerosis Patients' Family Caregivers at the First Hospitalization of Their Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Banafsheh Tehranineshat, Shahrzad Yektatalab, Marzieh Momennasab, Mostafa Bijani, Fateme Mohammadi

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  3. Aspects of dignity in family caregivers of persons suffering from multiple sclerosis.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025
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  8. Intertwined like a double helix: A meta-synthesis of the qualitative literature examining the experiences of living with someone with multiple sclerosis.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Banafsheh TehranineshatCommunity-Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-2066-5689
Shahrzad YektatalabCommunity-Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Marzieh MomennasabCommunity-Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mostafa BijaniDepartment of Medical Surgical Nursing, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Fateme MohammadiChronic Diseases (Home Care) Research Center, Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-3475-4033
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · IRFasa University of Medical Sciences · IRHamedan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimBeing diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is usually accompanied by emotional trauma for patients and their families. The chronic, progressive, and unpredictable nature of the disease spells the patients' long-term need for care from their families. As soon as a diagnosis is made, family caregivers are faced with many challenges. The present study aims to identify family caregivers' experiences at the first hospitalization of their patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe present study is a work of qualitative research and uses the conventional content analysis approach. It lasted from July 2019 to March 2020. The subjects were selected via purposeful sampling. To collect data, the researchers conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 18 family caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis. The collected data were analyzed using MAXQDA 2007.

resultsAnalysis of the data yielded three themes: peaceful environment, need for continuing full support, and religion-based coping strategies.

conclusionThe findings of the present study can be used to develop support programs that address family caregivers' problems and needs to assist them in accepting and coping with the conditions of their patients, thereby increasing the quality of care provided to patients with multiple sclerosis.

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