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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Respite services for older people |
Author: | Evans, D. Lee, E. |
Citation: | International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2013; 19(4):431-436 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
ISSN: | 1322-7114 1440-172X |
Statement of Responsibility: | David Evans and Emmanuel Lee |
Abstract: | Respite is an important strategy for supporting family carers and care recipients. However, it is a complex intervention and the term 'respite' is often used as a generic descriptor for a diverse service. The aim of this study was to explore the characteristics of respite services for older people in South Australia. A 32 item questionnaire that was developed from the literature was distributed to coordinators of respite services for older people. The findings show that respite is most often a pre-planned service offered to clients for a week or more. It encompasses many different types; the most common was residential care facility overnight respite. Although there is flexibility in the service, there is a scope to increase the choices that are available to carers and care recipients. |
Keywords: | aged; caregivers; nursing; respite care |
Rights: | © 2013 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd. |
RMID: | 0030023155 |
DOI: | 10.1111/ijn.12096 |
Appears in Collections: | Nursing publications |
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