The effect of caregiver support interventions for informal caregivers or community-dwelling frail elderly: a systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of the review was to summarize research on the effectiveness of caregiver interventions targeting informal caregivers of frail elderly living in the community.  Summary of Methods:…

Rest assured? A study of unpaid carers’ experiences of short breaks

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Study Aim/Purpose: This report explored the benefits, limitations, factors affecting access to and recommendations for improvement to short breaks (also known as respite care) provided by formal services, family, and…

The Benefits of Respite Time-Use: A Comparison of Employed and Nonemployed Caregivers

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Study Aim/Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to describe and compare how employed and nonemployed caregivers of older adults spend their time and are satisfied with their use…

Respite care after acquired brain injury: The well-being of caregivers and patients

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study sought to investigate caregiver and patient satisfaction with respite provided by adult daycare centers in the Netherlands, and patient and caregiver factors related to caregiver well-being. …

Impact of a multicomponent support services program on informal caregivers of adults aging with disabilities

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a multi-component support program for caregivers of adults with aging Veterans with disabilities, implemented through a Veterans…

The interplay of outpatient services and psychiatric hospitalization among Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorders

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study’s aim was to examine whether increasing outpatient respite and therapeutic services resulted in reduced use of psychiatric hospitalizations among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)  Summary…