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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The provision of health and social care services for older people by respite providers |
Author: | Evans, D. |
Citation: | Contemporary Nurse, 2013; 45(2):255-263 |
Publisher: | e-Content Management |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
ISSN: | 1037-6178 1839-3535 |
Statement of Responsibility: | David Evans |
Abstract: | Respite services have been established to support family carers by providing a break from the responsibilities of caregiving. However the literature and anecdotal evidence suggests that respite services offer carers much more than just providing a period of rest. This study was initiated to identify and describe the health and social care services that are offered to family carers and care-recipients by respite services in South Australia. The findings show that respite providers offer a service to both the family carer and care-recipient. Both groups are offered socialisation and engagement opportunities, and care-recipients have access to a diverse range of health care services. The description of respite that emerges from this study is that of a complex service offering much more than just a period of rest from caregiving duties. |
Keywords: | respite; carer; care-recipient; nursing; health; social |
Description: | Published online: 17 Dec 2014 |
Rights: | Copyright © eContent Management Pty Ltd. |
DOI: | 10.5172/conu.2013.45.2.255 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/conu.2013.45.2.255 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Nursing publications |
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