The world population is rapidly aging. In older people, age-related biological decline in most body systems causes functional decline, an increase in dependence, and an increased need for support, especially by their family members. The aim of this study was to explore the main aspects of family support for older parents in home care. This qualitative study was conducted using a deductive qualitative content analysis approach. Participants were 21 older parents living in their own homes, as well as four family members of some participants. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and then were analyzed using the primary matrix developed based on the existing literature. The main aspects of family support for older parents were grouped into five predetermined categories and one new category: “instrumental support”, “financial support”, “psycho-emotional support”, “healthcare-related support”, “informational-technological support”, and “social preference support “. Family support for older people in home care is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. Family members can identify the needs of their older parents and provide them with appropriate support in collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance their quality of life, autonomy, and satisfaction with life.

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伊朗老年人家庭护理中的家庭支持类型：一项定性研究

世界人口正在迅速老龄化。在老年人中，大多数身体系统与年龄相关的生理衰退会导致功能下降、依赖性增加以及对支持的需求增加，尤其是对家人的支持。本研究的目的是探讨在家庭护理中对年长父母的家庭支持的主要方面。这项定性研究是使用演绎性定性内容分析方法进行的。参与者是住在自己家里的 21 位年长的父母，以及一些参与者的四名家庭成员。使用半结构化访谈收集数据，然后使用基于现有文献开发的主要矩阵进行分析。对年长父母的家庭支持的主要方面分为五个预定类别和一个新类别：“工具支持”、“经济支持”、“心理情感支持”、“医疗相关支持”、“信息技术支持”和“社会偏好支持”。家庭护理对老年人的家庭支持是一个多维度的现象。家庭成员可以确定年长父母的需求，并与医疗保健专业人员合作，为他们提供适当的支持，以提高他们的生活质量、自主权和对生活的满意度。