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| The circle model - support for relatives of people with dementia | | Author(s) | Wallis Jansson, Britt Almberg, Margareta Grafström |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 13, no 10, October 1998 |
| Pages | pp 674-681 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Family care ; Stress ; Voluntary workers ; Projects ; Sweden. |
| Annotation | Family caregivers of persons with dementia often experience high levels of physical, psychological and emotional strain due to their caregiving role. In this Swedish study, an intervention model intended to provide support to this group - the Circle Model - was developed, tested and evaluated in six places in Sweden. The model is unique in that family caregivers and volunteers were trained together in study circles. After their training, the volunteers replaced the caregivers in the homes on a regular basis, providing respite care. Interviews were conducted with the participants to gather information about their training and relief care experiences. The caregivers reported that the study circle provided opportunity to exchange experiences with other people in similar situations, and that they were able to increase their knowledge in care providing and coping strategies. The volunteers also reported high satisfaction and appreciation of the knowledge which they acquired from the caregivers. The authors conclude that the Circle Model brings new dimensions to the home care situation and should be seen as a supplement to social services support. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-981109409 A |
| Classmark | EA: P6:SJ: QNH: QV: 3E: 76P |
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