Carers' Perspectives on their Needs and Local Authority Occupational Therapy Practice:

作者: Lisa Dibsdall , Sue Rugg

DOI: 10.1177/030802260807100704

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摘要: Unpaid family carers are the main providers of care for older people in community. Local authority occupational therapists required by law to assess needs such their work, targeting interventions support carers' roles. This small qualitative study identified perceived nine adults with physical disabilities one English county, exploring extent which these were met local therapists.Data collected from semi-structured interviews carers. These transcribed verbatim and analysed using elements grounded theory methodology. Six varied categories emerged.Occupational participants' practical assistance information, but not respite or financial assistance. Regarding network issues, participants reported poorly integrated community services little initial awareness therapy. On...

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