‘That feels alien to me, to be honest’: using Applied Thematic Analysis to co-produce a culturally adapted psychosocial intervention with Sikh carers of people living with dementia
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Lydia Morris
Senior Clinical Lecturer
University of Manchester
Summary
Objectives
Existing psychosocial interventions, such as Empowered Conversations, have been designed to reduce risk of stress and burnout in informal carers; although, despite research highlighting the benefits of culturally adapted care, there are no interventions adapted specifically for Sikh carers.
Method
90-minute interviews were held online with 10 Sikh carers of people living with dementia.
Results
Themes were identified through Applied Thematic Analysis: (1) delivery and logistics should be tailored to increase accessibility, (2) ‘kind’ course facilitators with knowledge of Sikhi, (3) cultural nuances are important to hold in mind, (4) resources should be tailored to Punjabi Sikh culture in a way that does not exclude, and (5) carers rarely consider themselves or their own needs.
Discussion
Participants advised that various aspects of Punjabi Sikh culture would be invaluable for intervention developers and facilitators to consider. We will share other actions taken to increase the intervention accessibility.