The Effect Preparation of Caregiver’s to adaptation in Caring for End – of – Life Patients in Community

Abstract

Objective : To study the effect of caregiver preparation on adaptation in end-stage care and compare

caregiver adjustment before and after preparation for end-stage care in the community.

Methods :  Quasi-experimental  research. One group pre-posttest design including primary care information for end - of - life patients caregivers aged 18 years and never had last-minute patient care. And to care for patients last 3 consecutive days not to know the doctor as a terminal patient and provide supportive treatment. Simple random sampling used for 32 participants and data using the administrator. The patient  information from an adaptation  of last-term caregivers in the community. Paired t-test was used to analyze data using mean and standard deviation.

Results   : The effect preparation of the caretaker adaptation to end-of-life care in the community. After the preparation  have higher readiness than before trial .The statistical significance was 0.05.

Concussion : Preparation  of caregiver’s to adaptation  in caring for end-of-life  patients incommunity. According to Roy’s theory of adaptation, the holistic approach of   individuals to physical, mental, emotional,  social and spiritual. Evaluation of  adaptive behavior suggestion empowerment.  Educating practice in self-management  and caring for end-of-life  patient. And support the needs of caregivers for have a better quality of life.

 Keyword   : preparation  of caregiver’s, adaptation  in caring, end - of - life patients in community