Caring Experiences for Persons With Amphetamine Dependence Relapse of Family Caregivers
Keywords:
Caring Experience, Amphetamine Dependence Relapse, Family CaregiversAbstract
The purpose of this qualitative research was to explain caring experiences for persons with amphetamine dependence relapses of family caregivers. A qualitative research method of Husserl was applied. A purposive sample comprised 15 family caregivers recruited from the community in the Central Region of Thailand who were willing to participate in this study. An in-depth interview with tape-recorded observations and field notes was performed to collect data. Audio tapes of interviews were transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method.
The research findings indicated that the meanings of caring experiences for a person with amphetamine dependence relapse of family caregivers followed 2 major themes: 1) Being concerned, understanding, and ensuring non-repetition of substance use. 2) Being dependable, take care with heart.
The research findings indicated that caring experiences for persons with amphetamine dependence relapses of family caregivers can be divided into 4 major themes: 1) General care for daily life. 2) Dealing with the changing behavior of persons with amphetamine dependence relapse. 3) Caring for preventing relapse to amphetamine use. 4) Outcomes of caring for persons with amphetamine dependence relapse.
The results of this study provide insight into the care provided by family caregivers to amphetamine addicts who relapse, serving as a guide for educating family caregivers on effective care for amphetamine addicts.
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