Service and support needs of Australian carers supporting a family member with disability at home

Service and support needs of Australian carers supporting a family member with disability at home
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DOI:
10.1080/13668250903103668
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发表时间:
2009-01-01
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Tsutsui, Takako
Tsutsui, Takako
中科院分区:
医学3区
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作者:
Burton-Smith, Rosanne;McVilly, Keith R.;Tsutsui, Takako

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Background As part of an international, multicentre project, the service and support needs of Australian family carers were investigated. Method A sample of 1,390, 448 family carers completed a self-report survey, including an adaptation of the Family Needs Survey (FNS) and several open-ended questions. A mixed method design was used, employing quantitative and qualitative analyses. Results On the FNS the most frequently endorsed items were those relating to the need for information about services and, in particular, future, out-of-home accommodation. Similarly, the need for respite services was endorsed by over 80% of respondents. Comments indicated that access to and the quality of respite, day support, and therapy programs were a priority. Conclusions Participants expressed the need for greater access to information. Access to appropriate respite options, together with quality day support and therapy services, remain a priority for family carers.