Respite in palliative care: a review and discussion of the literature

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to consider the definitions and assumptions that underpin the term respite and its impact on the physical, psychological and social outcomes of…

Management of respite and personal assistance services in a consumer-directed family support programme

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study had two main objectives. First, it sought to explore associations between the amount of family control in the management of paid respite/personal assistance services for families…

The impact of adult day programs on family caregivers of elderly relatives

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Study Aim/Purpose: This study, part of a broader evaluation of 14 adult day programs in Alberta, Canada, sought to measure the impact of the programs on the caregivers of elderly…

Adult day service use and reductions in caregiving hours: Effects on stress and psychological well-being for dementia caregivers

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Study Aim/Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine whether adult day service (ADS) use and its related reductions in primary caregiving hours would positively impact caregivers’ negative emotional…