Zarah Ahmed Ghazwani
Nurse, Armed Forces Hospital Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
VIEWS OF MEDICAL STAFF AND FAMILY PHYSICIANS ON ASSISTING FAMILY CAREGIVERS IN PRIMARY CARE NETWORKS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Author(s): Mohammed Ahmed ismail Ghobri*, Sahar khalid Almashhour, Zarah Ahmed Ghazwani, Huda Mohammed Otaif, Almonther Hussain Wassly, Ali Essa Tawhari, Fatimah Mohammed Hanbashi, Asma Ali Makwa, Ibtisam Ali Alsabai and Ali yahya maashi
Background: Family caregivers are crucial in managing chronic illnesses, providing up to 90% of care for individuals with frailty, disabilities, or chronic conditions. However, they face significant mental and emotional strain, exacerbated by insufficient healthcare system support. Primary care providers, including family physicians, are well-positioned to identify and assist caregivers, but gaps in support mechanisms persist. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to examine family physicians’ perspectives on supporting family caregivers. The review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework, complemented by thematic synthesis. Studies from 2009–2019 were retrieved from Scopus, PubMed, Medline, and CINAHL. Data from 27 included studies were analyzed using NVivo to identify descriptive and analytical themes. .. Read More»