A Study on the Participation of a Foreign Carer in Family Care for Disabled Elders

• Main Authors: Chiu, Yi-Wen, 邱怡玟
• Other Authors: Tsai, Chii Yuan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2009
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/09742483700643176731

博士 === 東海大學 === 社會工作學系 === 97 === Abstract This study is aimed at the understanding of foreign carers participating in family care for disabled elders. The purpose was to explore the practical caring work of foreign carers, the assistance and life change to family primary caregivers, and the condition and quality of family care. This qualitative research study applied the face-to-face in-depth interview method to data collection, from a total of 17 primary family caregivers and 17 foreign carers. The research findings were concluded as the following: (1) The practical caring work of foreign carers included: (a) life attendance and medical care, (b) housework and cleaning, (c) recreation participation and company, and (d) miscellaneous work. (2) The assistance and life change to family primary caregivers was: (a) the reduced work and physical load, (b) the increased spare time, (c) life with regularity, and (d) the changed psychological burden. (3) The condition and quality of family care was maintained on the average. The caring ability and skill of foreign carers met standards; however, daily water and nutrients intake quantity for disabled elders was below the requirements. Certain nursing techniques needed further training and more practice. The researcher also made respective recommendations for family primary caregiver, medical and long-term care workers, social work practice, and social welfare policies.