Development of a Home-Based Holistic Dementia Nursing Intervention Model for Family Caregivers
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Title
Development of a Home-Based Holistic Dementia Nursing Intervention Model for Family Caregivers
Subject
Dementia; family caregiver; holistic; home-based; intervention; model development
Description
Background: The number of older adults with dementia in Indonesia continues to
increase. However, many family caregivers still have limited knowledge and skills,
which can adversely affect both older adults and caregivers. Existing interventions
mainly focus on single aspects of care and have not adequately addressed the
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Therefore, there is a need
for a comprehensive intervention model that holistically meets caregivers’ needs.
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a home-based holistic dementia nursing
intervention model for family caregivers and identify its key features.
Methods: Three approaches were used for model development: (1) literature
review, (2) in-depth interviews, and (3) expert validation. Five articles addressing
holistic care dimensions and nursing interventions were included in the review.
Fifteen participants took part in the in-depth interviews, and expert validation
involved three specialists in the field of geriatrics with specific qualifications. Data
were collected between August and September 2022. Analysis was conducted by
comparing and synthesizing the findings from the literature review, interviews, and
expert validation.
Results: The holistic dementia nursing intervention model for family caregivers
consisted of four intervention domains: (1) physical, (2) psychological, (3) social,
and (4) spiritual. The model also incorporated three key components: (1)
communication processes, (2) organizational processes, and (3) belief systems.
Conclusion: The home-based holistic dementia nursing intervention model for
family caregivers offers a potential conceptual framework to comprehensively
address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both older adults
and their caregivers.
increase. However, many family caregivers still have limited knowledge and skills,
which can adversely affect both older adults and caregivers. Existing interventions
mainly focus on single aspects of care and have not adequately addressed the
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Therefore, there is a need
for a comprehensive intervention model that holistically meets caregivers’ needs.
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a home-based holistic dementia nursing
intervention model for family caregivers and identify its key features.
Methods: Three approaches were used for model development: (1) literature
review, (2) in-depth interviews, and (3) expert validation. Five articles addressing
holistic care dimensions and nursing interventions were included in the review.
Fifteen participants took part in the in-depth interviews, and expert validation
involved three specialists in the field of geriatrics with specific qualifications. Data
were collected between August and September 2022. Analysis was conducted by
comparing and synthesizing the findings from the literature review, interviews, and
expert validation.
Results: The holistic dementia nursing intervention model for family caregivers
consisted of four intervention domains: (1) physical, (2) psychological, (3) social,
and (4) spiritual. The model also incorporated three key components: (1)
communication processes, (2) organizational processes, and (3) belief systems.
Conclusion: The home-based holistic dementia nursing intervention model for
family caregivers offers a potential conceptual framework to comprehensively
address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both older adults
and their caregivers.
Creator
Rita Hadi Widyastuti1,2, Junaiti Sahar3
, Etty Rekawati3
, Etty Rekawati3
Source
https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v15i2.65049
Date
30 August 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Rita Hadi Widyastuti1,2, Junaiti Sahar3
, Etty Rekawati3, “Development of a Home-Based Holistic Dementia Nursing Intervention Model for Family Caregivers,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11326.