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Voices unheard: exploring the caregiver experience for caregivers of emerging adults with mental illness
- Authors:
- MILLER Kirsty, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 98(4), 2017, pp.310--18..
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
The purpose of this study was to obtain perspectives from caregivers of emerging adults (ages 16–25) who were accessing mental health care services. Using constructivist grounded theory, nine caregivers participated in focus groups or individual interviews. Results suggest that caregivers' experiences centred on three areas: the emotions that they experienced (having frustration, feeling burdened, not being helped, and perceiving a lack of options), the actions that they took in their caregiver role (care facilitation and advocacy), and the external forces that perpetuated negative emotions and adversely impacted caregiver ability to facilitate and advocate (crisis-driven system, wait times, and substance misuse). Findings illustrate the impact of external forces on caregiver feelings and actions, reflecting a system that perpetuates the cycle of wait times and helplessness. (Publisher abstract)
Using explanatory models in the care of a person with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- INWANG Francis, HEMMINGS Colin, HVID Cindy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), 2013, pp.152-160.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A case study exploring the differences between carer and professional perspectives in the assessment and treatment of a young man with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health problems. The opinions and perspectives of psychiatrists involved in the care and treatment of “S” and “S”'s mother about the aetiology, course, treatment and prognosis of “S”'s condition, are explored using “explanatory models”. The similarities and the differences of opinions and perspectives about the mental health care of a person with intellectual disabilities are highlighted. It shows how the explicit comparison of notions about a person's condition, assessment and treatment may help all involved to work together for the common ground of achieving the best outcomes for service users. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychological management of stroke
- Authors:
- LINCOLN Nadina B., et al
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 638p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The authors, themselves clinical psychologists working in stroke services, review and synthesise the current theory and data relating to the assessment, treatment, and psychological aspects of stroke. They draw together evidence based practice covering a broad range of issues, including fitness to drive, decision making, prevention of stroke, and involvement of carers and families. The book is divided into four main parts. The first part provides an overview of stroke and stroke services. The second section looks at the cognitive effects of stroke, touching on such topics as communication problems, challenging behaviour, decision making and mental capacity, and cognitive rehabilitation. The third part looks at the emotional effects of stroke, including managing emotional problems, fear, pain and fatigue. The final part of the book focuses on the social dimensions of stroke discussing some of the issues carers face.
Reporting of health problems and pain by adults with an intellectual disability and by their carers
- Authors:
- TURK Vicky, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 25(2), March 2012, pp.155-165.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Recent years have seen increased efforts to identify and overcome the barriers that people with intellectual disability can experience when accessing health care. Information about the health of people with ID is usually obtained from professionals and carers. This study looked at information provided by people with ID themselves and the difference between self-reports and carer’s information. The data analysed was baseline health information for 98 participants with ID taking part in a RCT and living in south east London. Less than three quarters of participants said they had someone to talk to about their health (68/93). Pain was reported by 67% (66/98) with 18% (17/95) saying they did not tell anyone when in pain, and 27% (26/97) they did not take pain relief medication. Matched carer data for 59 participants revealed a similar number of health problems to those reported by participants when prompted with specific problems. Participants reported more headaches and allergies, but fewer weight problems than their carers. Concordance was poor for many problems. The authors conclude that adults with ID can report health problems, although many chose not to. The information provided on pain and mental health suggests that their some of their needs may be going unrecognised.
Spirituality and mental health: a handbook for service users, carers and staff wishing to bring a spiritual dimension to mental health services
- Editors:
- GILBERT Peter, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 441p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This collection of 23 chapters by experts in the field covers aspects of spirituality and mental health. It aims to promote an understanding of people's beliefs and illustrates the increasing importance of spirituality in health and social care. Chapters include coverage of: user and carer perspectives; ethnicity; spiritual needs in a health care setting; children and young people's wellbeing; dementia and spirituality; dignity and palliative care; valuing staff and staff training for spiritual care; the spiritual identities of LGBT people; and recovery and spirituality.
Manual for the adult carers quality of life questionnaire (AC-QoL)
- Authors:
- ELWICK Hannah, et al
- Publisher:
- Princess Royal Trust for Carers
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Woodford Green
There are nearly six million people providing unpaid care in the UK. In the National Carer’s Strategy, it was reported that 71% of carers have had health problems which included poor physical and mental health. In turn poorer physical and mental health can affect the person’s ability to care, with the majority of these carers reporting that their health problems also affected the person they were caring for. This manual is intended to provide researchers and practitioners in the field of caring with a relevant and accessible instrument to assess the quality of life of adult, unpaid carers. The questionnaire can be used on a one off basis for the purpose of assessment, or as a pre and post intervention tool to measure change and the impact of support. This manual will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health and social care as well as those researching care-giving and caring organisations themselves.
Overview of evidence-based practice with older adults and their families
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., KROPF Nancy P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 50(S1), 2008, pp.1-10.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Provides an overview and summary of the articles in this special edition of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work. The issue covers psychosocial interventions available to address the health, mental health/cognitive, and social role changes faced by older people and their family caregivers.
Domiciliary care: implementation of regulations and national minimum standards
- Author:
- WALES. National Assembly
- Publisher:
- Wales. National Assembly
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Work has been underway for some while to regulate domiciliary care services, where personal care is provided, in Wales following powers provided under section 22 of the Care Standards Act 2000. The Minister for Health and Social Services established a Task and Finish Working Group in August 2002 to provide expert advice on the realities of applying Regulations and National Minimum Standards to domiciliary care agencies in Wales.
Domiciliary care: national minimum standards; regulations
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
While broad in scope, these standards acknowledge the unique and complex needs of individuals, and the additional specific knowledge, and skills required in order to deliver a service that is tailored to the needs of each person. With the emphasis on caring for people with complex health and personal care needs living in their own home instead of in residential or nursing homes or long stay hospitals, the provision of personal domiciliary care services is evolving rapidly and reflects changes at the interface between health and social care. These standards will be applied to agencies providing personal care to the wide range of people who need care and support whilst living in their own home, including: older people, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory loss including dual sensory impairment, people with mental health problems, people with learning disabilities, children and their families, and personal or family carers.
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.