Å være omsorgsgiver til et menneske med hjernesvulst : En metasyntese om pårørendes opplevelse av mestringsfremmende faktorer og strategier

Abstract

Background: Being the next of kin of a person with a brain tumour is a stressful experience. For many it involves fear, insecurity and an overwhelming responsibility, as having to take on a new role and caring tasks. There are qualitative primary studies that have explored which coping factors eases their caregiver tasks, and which strategies they use in their everyday life as caregivers for people with brain tumours, but these have not yet been synthesized. Aim:This metasynthesis aims to identify and synthesize the evidence of which coping factors and strategies next of kin use in their role as caregivers for people with brain tumours. Methods: A systematic search was carried out in MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO®. Nineteen studies were included, and a systematic and thematically analysis was conducted. Results:The findings show that next of kin rely in coping factors such as personal characteristics, finding meaning in the situation, external support, hope and religion, and having someone to talk to. Mechanisms to manage the situation involves regaining control, being proactive and accept. Conclusion: There are several factors and strategies next of kin use in their everyday life as caregivers for people with brain tumours. It is important that health care professionals offer and facilitate these coping factors and strategies, as this could reduce stress and make caregiver tasks more manageable.