Analysis of The Problem of Family Members who lingering in Unaccompanied Hospitals and Its Causes——An Example of A Tertiary Hospital in China

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10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_233How to use a DOI?

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family caregiving; family members; unaccompanied; cause

Abstract

Family caregivers play an essential role in providing support to patients, but the understanding and practice of this role can vary significantly across cultures. In China, family caregivers often consist of relatives who accompany and care for the patient during their hospital stay. This practice is rooted in Chinese family values and the traditional kinship companionship system. However, in recent years, some Chinese hospitals have started experimenting with an ‘unaccompanied care model.’ In this model, mirroring traditional Western hospital practices, professional staff members, not related to the patients, undertake all patient care tasks. However, many Chinese families struggle to accept this new model that precludes them from accompanying their loved ones during hospitalization, leaving them feeling somewhat lost and helpless in the hospital setting. To better understand the behavior and motivations of these family caregivers, we conducted a study utilizing in-depth interviews and participant observation. The results of this research contribute to our understanding of reasons of the behavior. These findings not only enrich the practical understanding of the role of family caregivers but also support the evolution of the kinship companionship system in healthcare.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - JianRui Wu
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/10/31
TI  - Analysis of The Problem of Family Members who lingering in Unaccompanied Hospitals and Its Causes——An Example of A Tertiary Hospital in China
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 7th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 2043
EP  - 2050
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_233
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-126-5_233
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