Journal article
Metasynthesis of the Hope Experience of Family Caregivers of Persons With Chronic Illness
Abstract
The purpose of this metasynthesis was to describe the hope experience of family caregivers of persons with chronic illness. Fourteen studies were included in the metasynthesis. All studies described the importance of hope to the family caregivers of relatives with chronic illness regardless of age, relationship, or setting. Several derived themes arose from the metasynthesis, including (a) transitional refocusing from a difficult present to a …
Authors
Duggleby W; Holtslander L; Kylma J; Duncan V; Hammond C; Williams A
Journal
Qualitative Health Research, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 148–158
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
February 2010
DOI
10.1177/1049732309358329
ISSN
1049-7323