An evaluation of a wellness guide for older carers living in the community
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01/01/2010
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Resumo |
Objective: To assess the usefulness and effectiveness of a wellness guide and to identify whether its use by a group of older ‘‘new’’ carers would make them healthier and knowledgeable of community resources. Design and Sample: Pretest, posttest measures of physical and mental health and a questionnaire with associated focus groups. A purposive sample of 21 older carers who were ‘‘new’’ carers was selected for the study. Measures: Locus of control (LOC), Short Form 12, depression anxiety stress scale, and questionnaire. Results: Participants embraced the wellness guide as an excellent resource. It<br />changed their behavior and improved their health on LOC measures, although changes in physical and mental health were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The wellness guide assisted carers’ preparedness for their role and enhanced their sense of personal control over demanding situations.<br /> |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Wiley-Blackwell |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30029406/oconnell-anevaluationof-2010.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00859.x |
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2010, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Palavras-Chave | #community care #health promotion #health status #older carers #wellness guide |
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Journal Article |