Self-Care of Family Caregivers of People Peritoneal Dialysis
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https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf20251764Keywords:
Self-care, family caregiver, peritoneal dialysis, integrative systematic review, nursingAbstract
Introduction: Self-care of family caregivers of people on peritoneal dialysis is essential to preserve their physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as to ensure the quality of patient care. Frequent caregiver burden and associated stress make it necessary to systematize evidence on self-care strategies and protective factors.
Objective: To analyze the dimensions of self-care in family caregivers of people on peritoneal dialysis.
Methods: An integrative systematic review was conducted in LILACS, SciELO, Pubmed and RedALyC using the descriptors and keywords: “self-care,” “family caregiver,” and “peritoneal dialysis,” combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR. Original studies and reviews published between 2014 and 2024, in Spanish or Portuguese, that addressed self-care, caregiver burden, and coping strategies in caregivers of peritoneal dialysis patients were included. Incomplete texts, studies focusing on pediatric populations, or those exclusively on hemodialysis were excluded. Study selection and data extraction followed PRISMA guidelines, and synthesis was performed narratively, identifying patterns, protective factors, and limitations.
Results: Caregivers experience physical and emotional burden, stress, and alterations in health habits. Continuous education, active coping strategies, and participation in support networks are key protective factors. Self-care is conceived as a conscious process that requires professional guidance and institutional recognition.
Conclusions: Self-care in family caregivers of people on peritoneal dialysis is a set of practices aimed at maintaining and improving overall well-being, directly impacting the quality of patient care. These findings highlight the need for nursing policies and strategies that strengthen caregiver support.
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