Nursing Protocol: Supporting Family Caregivers
https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-2-2023-127-129
Abstract
In this article, the authors discuss the issue of supporting family care among older and oldest old; the matter is considered an urgent challenge in geriatrics. The work focuses on assessing the quality of care for older individuals at home, as well as providing support to their family members. The protocol gives an idea of the role of a caregiver, which is carried out through the interaction between family members during the process of distributing family roles. The issue of home care is being discussed, considering the maintenance of the patient’s highest possible functional status along with healthy nutrition, hygiene and symptom management.
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About the Authors
O. N. Tkacheva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tkacheva Olga N., MD, PhD, professor, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director
Moscow
N. V. Sharashkina
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sharashkina Natalia V., MD, PhD, Head of Geriatrics Laboratory, Associate Professor, Age-Related Diseases Department
Moscow
N. K. Runikhina
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Runikhina Nadezhda K., MD, PhD, professor, Deputy Director
Moscow
Yu. V. Kotovskaya
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kotovskaya Yulia V., MD, PhD, professor, Deputy Director
Moscow
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For citations:
Tkacheva O.N., Sharashkina N.V., Runikhina N.K., Kotovskaya Yu.V. Nursing Protocol: Supporting Family Caregivers. Russian Journal of Geriatric Medicine. 2023;(2):127-129. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-2-2023-127-129
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