Being the Next of Kin of an Adult Person With Muscular Dystrophy

Katrin Boström, Gerd Ahlström and Helena Sunvisson
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Katrin Boström: Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Örebro and Linköping Universities; Center for Rehabilitation Research, Örebro County Council
Gerd Ahlström: Helena Sunvisson Örebro University, Sweden

Clinical Nursing Research, 2006, vol. 15, issue 2, 86-104

Abstract: A chronic disorder affects all members of the family in various ways. The aim of this study is to elucidate the next of kin's ( N = 36) experiences when an adult family member has muscular dystrophy. The relationships were partner (36%, n = 14), parent (18%, n = 7), child (21%, n = 8), sibling (15%, n = 6), and other relative (3%, n = 1). Latent content analysis is employed and involves an interpretation of the interviewtext. The results showthe meaning of being close to a person with muscular dystrophy through the themes that emerged: exposure of the family; the span between obligation and love; being vigilant, protective, and supportive; and striving for an ordinary life. This study reveals a need for healthcare staff to understand the next of kin's narrated meaning of changes when a family member has a progressive disease.

Keywords: next of kin; family; chronic disease; muscular dystrophy; latent content analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773805285706

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