TY - JOUR
T1 - A multi-professional short-term group intervention for informal caregivers of patients using a home palliative care service
AU - Harding, R
AU - Leam, C
AU - Pearce, A
AU - Taylor, E
AU - Higginson, I J
PY - 2002/12
Y1 - 2002/12
N2 - Informal carers of home palliative carepatients have high unmet needs. However, interventions for carers are few. This research-based short-term group intervention addresses the information and support needs of carers. Multi professional informal teaching is combined with peer support. The intervention was designed by integrating the findings from a qualitative study and the evidence on needs and interventions, in order to address the key issues of feasibility, acceptability, and accessibility. Qualitative data from attendees showed that identifying with other carers and validating feelings, asking questions of professionals, and providing each other with support and encouragement were valuable outcomes-from the group.
AB - Informal carers of home palliative carepatients have high unmet needs. However, interventions for carers are few. This research-based short-term group intervention addresses the information and support needs of carers. Multi professional informal teaching is combined with peer support. The intervention was designed by integrating the findings from a qualitative study and the evidence on needs and interventions, in order to address the key issues of feasibility, acceptability, and accessibility. Qualitative data from attendees showed that identifying with other carers and validating feelings, asking questions of professionals, and providing each other with support and encouragement were valuable outcomes-from the group.
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M3 - Article
VL - 18
SP - 275
EP - 281
JO - Journal of Palliative Care
JF - Journal of Palliative Care
IS - 4
ER -