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Caregivers' Experiences in Taking Care of Individuals with Brain Injury in Oman: A Qualitative Study
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Caregivers' Experiences in Taking Care of Individuals with Brain Injury in Oman: A Qualitative Study

Roopa K. McCall, Nigar G. Khawaja, Samir Al-Adawi, Brooke Andrew and Kerry Ann Armstrong
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, Vol.19(1), pp.1-19
2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3998/jmmh.5812
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Abstract

caregiver experience Oman Traumatic brain injury road traffic crash qualitative study
This study examined the experiences of family caregivers caring for individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a road crash in Oman. Although research on the consequences of TBI and other road accidents is available in this country, studies examining the family caregivers are limited. Fourteen caregivers participated in semi-structured faceto-face interviews that explored their experiences of care from hospitalisation through the transition to home. All interviews were recorded, translated, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Themes were classified as: (i) experiences in the hospital and (ii) transition to home caregiving. The challenges in each stage and the coping strategies were also explored. Family caregivers in Oman faced multiple challenges in their caregiving role. Some experiences, such as hospital trauma, strained relationships, transitioning to full-time home care, and the overall adjustment period, aligned with earlier literature. However, several unique cultural characteristics associated with gender roles, social support, and religious belief systems were identified. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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