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Caregiving in schizophrenia: development, internal consistency and reliability of the involvement evaluation questionnaire - European version; EPSILON study 4
- Authors:
- WIJNGAARDEN Bob van, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177(supplement 39), July 2000, pp.21-27.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
In International research on the consequences of psychiatric illnesses for relatives of patients, the need for an internationally standardised measure has been identified. This research aimed to test the internal consistency and the test-retest reliability of the involvement evaluation questionnaire (IEQ) in five European countries. The reliability of the IEQ in five languages varies across sites, but is sufficiently high in at least four out of five.
Facts about carers 2012: policy briefing
- Author:
- CARERS UK
- Publisher:
- Carers UK
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication provides an overview of key facts and figures about carers. It includes information on: the number of carers; the characteristics of carers; what carers do; who carers care for; the impact of caring; and support for carers. It includes statistics on employment, health, age, tasks, finances and poverty, and rights. It reports that the vast majority of care in the UK is provided by family, friends and relatives. The care they provide is worth an estimated £119bn per year. Social services and the NHS rely on carers’ willingness and ability to provide care. The latest estimates suggest that there are nearly 6.5 million carers in the UK, a rise of just over 9%, from 5.8 million in 2001. This represents 10.5% of the total population, or 12.6% of the adult population.
Public attitudes and personal concerns: opinion research to inform public policy and identify issues and opportunities in engaging civil society on caring for people with learning disabilities and related mental health issues
- Author:
- PIELLE CONSULTING GROUP
- Publisher:
- Pielle Consulting Group
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents basic statistical results of market surveys into caring for people with learning disabilities and related mental health issues. Topics include public opinion of carers, care homes and access to information
Assessing family caregiver's mental health using a statistically derived cut-off score for the Zarit Burden Interview
- Authors:
- SCHREINER A. S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 10(2), March 2006, pp.107-111.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Decades of research have confirmed that being a family caregiver is a stressful role. However, the point at which these stressors constitute a real risk for decreased mental health has not been established. The purpose of the present study was to determine a statistically valid cut-off score for the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) in order to identify family caregivers at risk for depression and in need of further assessment and intervention. The ZBI and the Geriatric Depression Scale or the CES-D were administered to three different populations of family caregivers of older adults: stroke caregivers (n?=?80), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caregivers (n?=?48), and general disability caregivers (n?=?70). Using three different statistical methods, a ZBI cut-off score was determined. Next, contingency analysis was used to compare depression scale scores and ZBI cut-offs for the three groups of caregivers. Findings suggest that a cut-off score ranging from 24–26 has significant predictive validity for identifying caregivers at risk for depression. A ZBI cut-off of 24 correctly identified 72% of caregivers with probable depression. The validity of ZBI cut-offs scores warrants further confirmation with larger samples. Valid cut-off scores would enable health care providers to assess family caregivers at risk and provide necessary interventions to improve their quality of life in this important role.
Mental health of carers
- Authors:
- SINGLETON Nicola, et al
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office/Great Britain. Office for National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 103p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
This report describes the extent to which carers experience mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and phobias, and identifies a number of factors which are associated with increased levels of such symptoms. It considers a range of factors, such as the socio-demographic characteristics of the carer themselves, their health, the characteristics of those they care for, and the support they receive in their caring role. The report also considers to what extent those carers with mental health problems receive treatment. The report includes a description of the survey methods used and aims to provide an overview of the main topics covered.
Community care statistics 2008-09: social services activity report, England
- Author:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 78p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report collates data on the social care activity of Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs) in England. Information is drawn from two sources, the Referrals, Assessments and Packages of Care (RAP) and the new Adult Social Care Combined Activity Return (ASC-CAR). This report is new for 2008-09 and replaces a number of reports based on separate data collections that were published previously. The data is reported under the following headings: access to care; packages of care; community based services; residential care; and carers. An estimated 2.04 million contacts from new clients were made to CASSRs in England in 2008-09, down 1% from the previous year. There were an estimated 1.78 million clients receiving services, a slight increase from 2007-08. Overall 1.54 million clients were receiving home care of various kinds. Most services were received by clients with physical disabilities, frailty or sensory impairment (72%) the remaining 18% had mental heath problems; 86,000 adults aged over 18 received direct payments. Since 2003 there has been a steady decline in the number of residents supported in care homes; 229,000 in 2008-09. During the year 398,000 carers received a carer’s assessment or review.
Scottish community care statistics 2002
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 103p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistics on service provision in Scotland to older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, disabled people, carers and other users. Provides figures on domiciliary care, day care , residential care, private nursing homes, hospitals and special needs housing for each user group.
Scottish community care statistics 2001
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 95p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistics on service provision in Scotland to older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, disabled people, carers and other users. Provides figures on domiciliary care, day care , residential care, private nursing homes, hospitals and special needs housing for each user group.
Prevalence, disability and need in adults with severe learning disability
- Authors:
- MCGROTHER Cath, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 6(3), July 2001, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Evidence from a variety of sources suggests that there has been an increase of around 1% per annum in the prevalence of learning disability in adults over the last 35 years, due mainly to increase in survival. Looks at the Leicestershire Learning Disability register (established in 1987) which aimed to provide epidemiological information by means of interviews with professionals, carers and adults with a learning disability, and its implications for service provision. Concludes that resource allocation for this client group needs to be reviewed in the light of substantial and recognised increases in prevalence which are continuing to occur, and the need for long-term support.
Scottish community care statistics 2000
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 95p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Statistics on service provision in Scotland to older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, disabled people, carers and other users. Provides figures on domiciliary care, day care , residential care, private nursing homes, hospitals and special needs housing for each user group.