'Professionalizing' the work of family carers of dependent, older people

Authors:
TRIANTAFILLOU Judith, MESTHENEOS Elizabeth
Journal article citation:
Health and Social Care in the Community, 2(4), July 1994, pp.257-262.
Publisher:
Wiley

Looks at the ways in which primary health and social care workers could 'professionalize' the work of family carers in order to achieve: more efficient caring techniques; more professional attitudes, including the avoidance of over involvement in their work; and an empowerment of carers.

Subject terms:
older people, training, carers, community care, empowerment;
Location(s):
Greece
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1365-2524
ISSN print:
0966-0410

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