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An evaluation of the impact of voluntary sector family support workers on the quality of life of carers of schizophrenia sufferers
- Authors:
- WEINBERG Ashley, HUXLEY Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(5), October 2000, pp.495-503.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
An evaluation was conducted of voluntary sector family support workers (FSWs) working with families of schizophrenia sufferers. FSWs completed a diary schedule and interviews were conducted with 15 co-professionals from the FSWs' multi-disciplinary teams and 62 carers from FSWs' caseloads. Carers' problems were assessed using the burden component of the Social and Behavioural Assessment Schedule and the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile. Carers were asked about the type of support received and their satisfaction. The findings revealed the considerable pressures of caring and highlighted the value perceived by both carers and coprofessionals of the FSW as a counselling, listening, information and advocacy resource. The diary study revealed that FSWs spend 40% of their time providing emotional and/or practical support. The impact of this was suggested by the superior ratings of quality of life and lower burden scores among carers with whom the FSW had longer-term involvement.
Learning materials on mental health: an introduction
- Editors:
- BAGLEY Heather, HATFIELD Barbara, HUXLEY Peter
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. School of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 197p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Teaching pack designed to help those who are, or may be, working with people experiencing mental health problems. The materials will be useful to mental health support workers, residential and day care workers, and to social workers whose training has not included a substantial mental health component. The pack is designed to provide up to date information on various aspects of mental health care. Contains modules on: recognition of mental health problems; intervention and management; legislation and guidance; special client groups; special issues in mental health; service users, carers, and children of parents with mental health problems; and trainer's exercises.
Learning materials on mental health: risk assessment
- Editors:
- ALBERG Corinna, HATFIELD Barbara, HUXLEY Peter
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. School of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 184p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Teaching pack designed to inform those involved in mental health risk assessment and risk management of the latest knowledge and best practice. The pack assumes prior training in and an understanding of mental health. A key theme of the materials is the importance of multidisciplinary working. Contains modules on: characteristics of risk; intervention and management; legislation and policy; groups with special needs; ethical issues and user, carer and other perspectives; and training exercises.