A realist evaluation of a support and training program for family caregivers in the municipality of Envigado: A research protocol

Abstract

Population aging, mainly influenced by the demographic transition developing countries are currently experiencing, leads to an increase in the number of people with a loss of autonomy requiring care, whether temporary or permanent (Barreto Zorza et al., 2017;López & Rodríguez-Modroño, 2014). This increase in the need for care is challenging for families and the health system, as the basic needs