The Australian journal of rural health · 2026
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in the Farming Community. A Preliminary Qualitative Study of Carers' Perceptions of Risks and Barriers to Care.
СтатьяНазвание и аннотация: Перевод в очереди
Обработка статьи · этапы, ошибки и управление
Загрузка состояния…
Ошибки и ограничения
История · было → стало
Состояние обновляется каждые 5 секунд, пока блок открыт. Процент показывается только там, где известен объём работы. Пауза останавливает продолжение этапа; текущий запрос к источнику может завершиться.
Golemo Patrick, Peachey Kerri-Lynn, Lower Tony, Mesa-Castrillon Carlos
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: To explore the risks and barriers to care of informal carers of farmers living on-farm with dementia and cognitive impairment.
METHODS: Seven individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted between June and July 2025. Purposive sampling included carers to discuss their perceptions of caring for people with dementia living on farms.
DESIGN: Qualitative study, grounded theory with iterative thematic analysis.
SETTING: Rural Australia.
PARTICIPANTS: Informal carers.
MAIN OUTCOMES: Risks and barriers to care.
RESULTS: Six themes were noted in the interviews: (1) Geographic isolation; (2) Physical hazards and farm responsibilities; (3) Interpersonal relationship conflict; (4) Inadequate government support; (5) Lack of local healthcare resourcing; and (6) Positive aspects of the farm environment. Participants discussed strategies for care, such as enlisting additional familial support. Some of these themes were unique to the farm context.
CONCLUSION: Carers of farmers with dementia highlighted a combination of risks and barriers to care that often interact synergistically with each other, leading to unmet needs for care. Carers highlighted a need for tailored solutions to care in the unique farm context. Integrating the farm environment with accessible assistance off farm appeared to be a strong desire among carers.
METHODS: Seven individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted between June and July 2025. Purposive sampling included carers to discuss their perceptions of caring for people with dementia living on farms.
DESIGN: Qualitative study, grounded theory with iterative thematic analysis.
SETTING: Rural Australia.
PARTICIPANTS: Informal carers.
MAIN OUTCOMES: Risks and barriers to care.
RESULTS: Six themes were noted in the interviews: (1) Geographic isolation; (2) Physical hazards and farm responsibilities; (3) Interpersonal relationship conflict; (4) Inadequate government support; (5) Lack of local healthcare resourcing; and (6) Positive aspects of the farm environment. Participants discussed strategies for care, such as enlisting additional familial support. Some of these themes were unique to the farm context.
CONCLUSION: Carers of farmers with dementia highlighted a combination of risks and barriers to care that often interact synergistically with each other, leading to unmet needs for care. Carers highlighted a need for tailored solutions to care in the unique farm context. Integrating the farm environment with accessible assistance off farm appeared to be a strong desire among carers.