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Thematic Analysis of Alzheimer's Medication Management Discussion in a Non-Moderated Online Forum.
- Source :
- Western Journal of Nursing Research; Apr2024, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p307-314, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Managing medications for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is challenging for caregivers. Information about caregivers' strategies to manage these challenges is needed to inform intervention development. Objective: This study aimed to understand caregivers' medication management experiences by analyzing online community discussions. Methods: Posts were extracted from the ALZConnected<superscript>®</superscript> Forum using keywords "medication" and "drug" via web scraping. The researchers applied thematic analysis. Results: Four major themes emerged: (1) role transition of medication management responsibilities, (2) caregivers' uncertainty about medication purpose and values, (3) conflicts between the care recipients and caregivers, and (4) difficulty accessing and affording medications. Conclusions: The experiences shared on a non-moderated, unstructured online forum indicate that medication management is challenging and overwhelming for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Since this is a progressive disease with various stages and changing needs, caregivers' strategies vary and are often limited by available resources and support. Health care providers should offer training and support for caregivers to navigate the transfer of medication management responsibilities and changing care needs as the disease progresses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ALZHEIMER'S disease treatment
PATIENT compliance
HEALTH services accessibility
QUALITATIVE research
RESEARCH funding
ONLINE social networks
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DISCUSSION
THEMATIC analysis
MEDICATION therapy management
RESEARCH methodology
PATIENT-professional relations
PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers
DRUGS
DATA analysis software
CAREGIVER attitudes
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01939459
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Western Journal of Nursing Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176182374
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241237671