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Informal care — the views of people receiving care
Author(s)	S McCann, D S Evans
Journal title	Health & Social Care in the Community, vol 10, no 4, July 2002
Pages	pp 221-228
Keywords	Living in the community ; Attitude ; Informal care ; Quality ; Ireland.
Annotation	The study was part of a comprehensive study of the level, content and nature of carer assistance in the west of Ireland. People who were receiving informal care were interviewed to establish the needs and experiences of the care receiver. More than two-thirds of carers helped with household chores. Other activities included: keeping the person safe from household accidents; personal care; and dressing and undressing. Whilst most were very satisfied with the quality of care, a minority reported dissatisfaction, and stated that their carer showed signs of anger and frustration. Common concerns related to the health of the carer, their safety when the carer is not available, and the cost of being cared for. Financial support for the person receiving care and the carer were the main priorities for these individuals. The study points to the need for greater involvement of care recipients in planning services relating to informal care, and support and access to health professionals for those receiving care. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-020814505 A
Classmark	K4: DP: P6: 59: 763
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