Many health-care professionals also take on a caregiver role at home, usually by caring for a dying relative. Very little is known about the perceptions, experiences and needs of this specific group of carers.
Healthcare professionals’ needs as caregivers are not assessed and addressed holistically, creating room for improvement. Participants felt emotionally pressured by their families to get answers and find solutions during caregiving. Despite it being a complex and painful process, participants still gave examples of rewards experienced during caregiving.
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