원문정보
초록
영어
This study explored young adult carers' health-related caregiving experiences in South Korea. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between December 2024 and February 2025, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Fifteen young adult carers participated, all of whom experienced various health-related challenges. Three themes were generated: uncertainty in unpredictable caregiving situations, chaotic treatment processes and healthcare systems, and lack of information alongside the need for structured support. Participants provided care at a paraprofessional level, often facing unfamiliar illnesses and emergencies with limited guidance and relying on informal information sources. Their experiences underscore the need for tailored, nursing-led educational and intervention programs and highlight the importance of better understanding this hidden population to inform nursing practice, policy development, and educational support.
목차
Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Methods
1. Study Design
2. Participants
3. Data Collection and Analysis
4. Trustworthiness
5. Ethical Considerations
Ⅲ. Results
1. Participants’ Characteristics
2. Thematic Result
Ⅳ. Discussion
Ⅴ. Conclusion
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