Understanding the family Involvement in caring older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain in the community

Mohd Jaias, Nurin Syafiqah and Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi and Nik Mohd Hatta, Nik Noor Kaussar and Mat, Sumaiyah and Arifin, Hidayat and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil (2025) Understanding the family Involvement in caring older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain in the community. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (SUPP 6). pp. 133-136. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Worldwide, the family unit serves as the main social framework, and older people predominantly depend on their relatives for healthcare and support. However, there are other facets of issues related to the strain of caregiving. This study aimed to investigate the health beliefs, experiences, expectations, cultural and religious beliefs of family members of older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain in managing symptoms and supporting older people in the community. Method: A qualitative study using purposive sampling methods was applied, resulting in 11 family caregivers from the Malay, Indian, and Chinese communities. A semi-structured interview was conducted based on a subject guide, and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The study revealed that family caregivers felt accountable for providing care but faced several responsibilities. Caregivers utilise many coping strategies to deal with pain, influenced by cultural and belief differences, including complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Conclusion: Healthcare in Malaysia should prioritise addressing the challenges experienced by caregivers and enhance cultural sensitivity in delivering care to the older people. The results will help evaluate the needs of caregivers in providing care. In the future, we will enhance our healthcare services by focusing on cultural sensitivity.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Family caregiver, older people, musculoskeletal, chronic pain, community
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing > RT120.A-Z Other special types of nursing, A-Z R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing > RT90.7 Primary nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
Date Deposited:	07 Aug 2025 16:57
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2025 16:57
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122522

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