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Congruence between disabled elders and their primary caregivers
- Authors:
- HOROWITZ Amy, GOODMAN Caryn R., REINHARDT Joann P.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 44(4), August 2004, pp.532-542.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study examines the extent and independent correlates of congruence between disabled elders and their caregivers on several aspects of the caregiving experience. Participants were 117 visually impaired elders and their caregivers. Correlational analyses, kappa statistics, and paired t tests were used to examine the extent of congruence. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses identified significant correlates of congruence on four target issues: elder's functional disability, elder's adaptation to vision impairment, caregiver's overprotectiveness, and caregiver's understanding of the vision problem. Caregivers assessed elders as more disabled and rated themselves as more overprotective than did the elders. Although independent correlates varied by target issue, two domains most consistently influenced congruence across measures: the caregiver's assessment of the elder's status and quality of the relationship. Findings underscore the importance of addressing congruence by target issue, rather than as a global characteristic of the caregiving relationship.
Shifting the balance of services. A review of respite care in Torfaen
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(1), Autumn 2003, pp.16-21.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Torfaen is a small unitary authority in South East Wales. Reports on a study into respite services which was carried out between June and September 2002. The study was carried out to review services in light of Torfaen's split from the four other authorities in the former Gwent; the emphasis on supporting carers in the strategy of the Welsh Assembly; practice concerns relating to the low level of services to disabled people in Wales. This article describes the approach taken and some of the findings.
Service use and needs of people with motor neurone disease and their carers in Scotland
- Authors:
- van TEIJLINGEN Edwin R., FRIEND Elizabeth, KAMAL Ayesha D.
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 9(6), November 2001, pp.397-403.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a national study of patients with motor neurone disease (MND) and their carers which was conducted in Scotland in late 1996. A questionnaire covering areas such as: use of medical, social and voluntary services; use of or waiting for specialised equipment; satisfaction with provided services; and standard demographic data was used in face-to-face interviews conducted by the four Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association care advisers. The care advisers also assessed the respondent's level of impairment, using a standard instrument: the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Severity Scale (ALSSS). The data was analysed using SPSS-PC. In total 153 people participated. Results found health services did not meet the needs of respondents of 19% of the cases and social services failed to do so according to 24% of respondents. Eighty percent of patients with MND had an identified carer. Nearly four of 10 of these carers had their sleep disturbed regularly, and nearly a quarter of them would have liked to have more help. In addition, difference were found in service provision between the East and West of Scotland, and consequently differences in respondent's perceptions about the extent to which needs were met.
The effectiveness of adult day services for disabled older people
- Authors:
- GAUGLER Joseph E., ZARIT Steven H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 12(2), 2001, pp.23-47.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Adult day care has attracted a considerable amount of attention among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers in the US. Reviews research that determines the effectiveness of adult day services in improving clients' functioning, alleviating care giver stress, and delaying nursing home placement. The strengths and limitations of the research are considered. Concludes with a discussion of policy-relevant issues that must be addressed when determining the effectiveness of adult day services.
From a day centre to a resource centre for physically disabled people
- Authors:
- GIBSON Marion, SWALLOW Michael
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 63p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Report of an assessment of services at the Island Day Centre, Belfast. Areas looked at include: role of the keyworker, setting of individual objectives for clients, and review meetings. Also examined the work of the occupational, speech and physiotherapists at the centre, and the medical and social work input. Also surveyed staff and carers.
Developments in direct payments
- Editors:
- LEECE Janet, BORNAT Joanna, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 305p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different user groups. With contributions from campaigners, academics, practitioners, direct payment users and personal assistants, the book: provides an overview of the history of direct payments; presents findings from key research into direct payments and disabled people, older people, carers, people with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties and disabled children; discusses the implementation and development of direct payments provision; compares developments in the UK with those in North America.
Parent-professional power relations: parent and professional perspectives
- Authors:
- SWAIN John, WALKER Caron
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.547-560.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper reflects on a small-scale qualitative research study around the establishment of a conductive education centre in a city in the north of England. From the outset, the centre's existence presented a challenge to existing services because the monopoly control of existing professional practice and policy was under question. The research does not offer an evaluation of the effectiveness of conductive education. The task was to examine the centre's provision in relation to existing statutory services, and provide a forum for informed discussion relating to the provision and organisation of multi-professional services for disabled children. The paper suggests that, although there was a mutual tension between the centre and professionals, a number of pointers could become a starting point for a more equitable partnership between parents and existing service providers. The authors also argue, however, that such a notion of partnership is limited without the voices of disabled people.
Independent successes: implementing direct payments
- Author:
- DAWSON Carol
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 81p., bibiliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Direct payments have been heralded as a means by which disabled people might gain more independence and control over their lives. However, the introduction of cash payment in lieu of community care is highly complex for both disabled people who wish to employ their own personal assistants and or social services departments. This report evaluates and draws the experience of those who receive direct payments and draws on qualitative interviews with them and within the operational and support staff within social services departments.
Assessing the outcomes of equipment and adaptations: issues and approaches
- Authors:
- HEATON Janet, BAMFORD Claire
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(7), July 2001, pp.346-356.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Current government policy emphasises professional accountability, Best Value, evidence-based practice and outcomes for users and carers. In this context, being able to demonstrate the effectiveness of routine practice is increasingly important. This article considers the key issues in collecting information about the outcomes of equipment and adaptations. Three approaches to evaluating the outcomes of equipment and adaptations are distinguished: functional status measures; health status or quality of life measures; and indirect approaches. Examples of each approach are provided and their strengths and limitations discussed. Calls for further research on the perspectives of carers and the impact of service delivery to ensure that all the outcomes of equipment and adaptations are fully evaluated.
Keeping the customer satisfied? Service users' perceptions of an emergency duty team
- Author:
- SMITH Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 12(3), 2000, pp.39-48.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes a customer satisfaction survey carried out by Buckinghamshire Social Services Emergency Duty Team (EDT). Service users were asked to identify what they had found helpful or not with regard to responses to their contact and ways in which the service could be improved. This article highlights responses to these questions from a mother caring for her son with combined physical and mental disabilities, and a women diagnosed with manic depression. Particular aspects of EDT work are highlighted and the value of reflecting on work undertaken from a different point of view to that usually adopted is illustrated. The article concludes that social workers can be positively challenged to think about their practice by consulting with those who receive services.