| Family carers' experiences of out-of-hours community palliative care: a qualitative study. | |
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PMID: 15039611 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Carers' feelings of uncertainty and anxiety can be particularly acute out-of-hours, when they may not have access to familiar sources of professional help and advice. The present study used qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore carers' experiences of out-of-hours care and support services. Fifteen bereaved carers in the Calderdale and Kirklees area were interviewed, and the interview transcripts analysed thematically. In general, carers felt well supported out-of-hours, especially by the nursing services. They appreciated opportunities to develop some degree of personal relationship with those they saw out-of-hours. However, in some cases problems were apparent. These were associated with poor provision of information, inadequate communication with carers, difficulties in accessing night-sitter services, or the inflexibility of services. The findings underline the importance of primary care practitioners taking an anticipatory approach to community palliative care. |
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Authors:
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Nigel King; Dennise Bell; Keri Thomas |
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of palliative nursing Volume: 10 ISSN: 1357-6321 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Palliat Nurs Publication Date: 2004 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-03-24 Completed Date: 2004-04-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506762 Medline TA: Int J Palliat Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 76-83 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Primary Care Research Group, School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK. n.king@hud.ac.uk |
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After-Hours Care
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organization & administration* Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health* Caregivers / psychology* Community Health Services / organization & administration* Crisis Intervention / organization & administration Family / psychology* Female Great Britain Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration Humans Male Middle Aged Needs Assessment Nursing Methodology Research Palliative Care / organization & administration* Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Quality of Health Care Questionnaires Social Support Time Factors |
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