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Care-receivers' perception of their role in the care process
Author(s)Enid Opal Cox, Alberta Coy Dooley
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 26, nos 1/2, 1996
Pagespp 133-152
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsFamily care ; Ethnic groups ; White people ; Black people ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationNinety-one elderly black, Hispanic and white care-receivers and 79 caregivers were interviewed in depth regarding their role and their perceptions of the caregiving/receiving process. The importance of education, mutual support between care giver and care-receiver, assumption of responsibility for acceptance of disabilities, and learning new ways of coping were identified as key factors in the care process. The critical importance of care-receivers' roles in maintaining mental health, positive attitudes, and learning new patterns of behaviour in the care process is described. Further exploration of care-receiver issues in social work practice is suggested.
Accession NumberCPA-970310017 A
ClassmarkP6:SJ: TK: TKA: TKE: DP: 3F: 7T

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