A qualitative study protocol of ageing carers’ caregiving experiences and their planning for continuation of care for their immediate family members with intellectual disability

摘要

BackgroundUnderstanding the difficulties and needs of the family carers in taking care of a person with ID can facilitate the development of appropriate intervention programmes and services to strengthen their caring capacity and empower them to continue with their caring roles. This study aims to explore ageing family carers’ caregiving experiences and the plans they have to provide care for themselves and their ageing children with mild or moderate intellectual disability (ID).