Distriktssköterskors erfarenheter att vårda och ha vårdansvar för personer med demenssjukdom i hemsjukvård
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District nurseDementiaQualitative studyCareCaring responsibilitiesHomeDistriktssköterskaDemenssjukdomKvalitativ studieVårdaVårdansvarHemmet
The number of elderly in society is increasing and therefore the number of people with dementia. They continue to live in their homes longer, which also increases the responsibility of district nurses. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of district nurses to care for and have responsibility for the care of people with dementia in home care. The method chosen was a qualitative interview study. The method chosen was a qualitative interview study and content analysis was used for data processing. The results revealed five categories: Collaboration with other professionals and relatives, to have the possibility to develope in the professional role, a time-consuming work, inadequacy and anxiety and to provide security for the person with dementia.