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ArticleBMJ open2022

Exploring social capital for family caregivers of patients with chronic organ failure: study protocol for a concept mapping study.

Marques Shek Nam Ng, Winnie Kwok Wei So, Kai Chow Choi, Wallace Chi Ho Chan, Helen Yue Lai Chan, Carmen Wing Han Chan

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Article in BMJ open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Dimensions of Social Capital for Supporting Informal Carers of Patients With Advanced Chronic Illness in the Community: A Concept Mapping Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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6 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Marques Shek Nam NgThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong marquesng@cuhk.edu.hk.ORCID 0000-0002-1520-1783
Winnie Kwok Wei SoThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-9243-2924
Kai Chow ChoiThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0001-7157-8668
Wallace Chi Ho ChanDepartment of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0002-1006-7343
Helen Yue Lai ChanThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0003-4038-4654
Carmen Wing Han ChanThe Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0003-0696-2369
Chinese University of Hong Kong · HK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMany family caregivers experience significant burdens, especially those who take care of patients with chronic organ failure. Although the social welfare system offers some material assistance, a more sustainable approach to supporting caregivers is warranted. This study aims to explore the social capital (ie, the internal strengths of a community that facilitate different social roles) available for these family caregivers. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A participatory design based on Trochim's concept mapping framework will be used in this study. A total of 119 participants, including patients, family caregivers, professionals and other community members, will be recruited from the community. The study will be divided into three phases. In Phase I, qualitative methods will be used to prepare and generate statements. Participants will be asked to share their views on social capital for family caregivers through interviews. In Phase II, quantitative methods will be used to arrange these statements into a concept map, and participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire to prioritise the statements. Statistical methods will be used to create a map based on the responses. In Phase III, the concept map will be used to formulate action plans. The findings will be presented to the public to produce recommendations for social policy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Survey and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee (Reference No.: SBRE-20-714). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. This study will reveal which forms of social capital can be mobilised to support family caregivers of patients with chronic organ failure. Recommendations on policies to improve the caregiving experience, strengthen social capital and enhance social care will be produced. Findings will be disseminated through academic conferences and journals, as well as local media to create a greater social impact. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ChiCTR2100044171.

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CaregiversSocial CapitalHumansSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesChronic airways diseaseChronic renal failureHealth policyHeart failureSOCIAL MEDICINE

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PMCPMC9207919
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