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Azadian F, Moradian M J, Saffari M, Salimi H, Azadian Z, Shabanzadeh M, et al . Necessities of home care for the elderly and informal caregivers within the health centers of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences: A mixed methods study. JRHMS 2025; 4 (3) :29-37
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Fatemeh Azadian1 
, Mohammad Javad Moradian1 , Masoumeh Saffari1 , Hadis Salimi2 , Zahra Azadian3 , Mahya Shabanzadeh4 , Masoumeh Hamidi5 , Saeed Seyfi6 , Mohadeseh Gholampour7 , Sanaz Amiri *8
, Mohammad Javad Moradian1 , Masoumeh Saffari1 , Hadis Salimi2 , Zahra Azadian3 , Mahya Shabanzadeh4 , Masoumeh Hamidi5 , Saeed Seyfi6 , Mohadeseh Gholampour7 , Sanaz Amiri *8
1- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
4- Islamic Azad University of Kish, Kish, Iran
5- Department of Psychology, Arsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran
6- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
7- Department of Knowledge & Information Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
8- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3- Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
4- Islamic Azad University of Kish, Kish, Iran
5- Department of Psychology, Arsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran
6- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
7- Department of Knowledge & Information Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
8- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Aging is a biological process that impacts all living beings, including humans. Although the inevitability of aging cannot be halted, proactive and strategic planning can assist families in implementing effective methods and policies to support their elderly members. By addressing this critical social issue, families can take essential steps to ensure that elderly relatives remain central to family life and enhance their overall quality of life. This study employed a qualitative-quantitative sequential exploratory approach (paradigm-pragmatism method) in a cross-sectional manner in 2024, focusing on families of elderly individuals under the care of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. To determine the sample size, 51 elderly individuals with specific conditions who were able to communicate were interviewed using an exploratory interview method. The interviews were subsequently coded, and relevant codes were extracted. The findings from the qualitative component were analyzed through content analysis, while the inferential content analysis method was utilized for data interpretation. Following the identification of the unit of analysis, open coding was conducted, leading to code classification, which facilitated the development of categories and exploration. Ultimately, each domain encompassed several main categories, subcategories, and codes. In the management category, there was one main category, three subcategories, and eight primary codes. In the knowledge category, one main category, two subcategories, and five primary codes emerged as the most significant findings from the content analysis. Among the male interviewees, 35 percent possessed a university education, while the remaining participants held diplomas or secondary education. Regarding employment status, 45 percent were self-employed, 55 percent were retired, and 5 percent were employed in government positions. Among the female interviewees, 25 percent had a university education, 63 percent were homemakers, and 12 percent were employed. The elderly participants identified their most significant needs as social in nature, which included the availability of physical facilities suitable for their health conditions, home improvements, urban development, accessible transportation, physical office spaces, renovations of deteriorating areas, and the establishment of recreational and welfare facilities. This study identified the home care needs from the perspectives of the elderly and informal caregivers, categorizing them into two primary areas: knowledge and management. Notably, the most critical needs emerged within the realm of social issues.
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Received: 2026/06/3 | Accepted: 2026/06/3 | Published: 2026/07/13
Received: 2026/06/3 | Accepted: 2026/06/3 | Published: 2026/07/13
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