Learn Now; Live Well: an educational programme for caregivers.
Int J Palliat Nurs
; 14(10): 497-501, 2008 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Learn Now; Live Well (LNLW) educational programme on enhancing the knowledge and support of caregivers living with a life-threatening illness.DESIGN:
A combined summative and formative evaluation design was used. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a questionnaire with a five-point response scale of strongly agree to strongly disagree and semi-structured interviews. SAMPLE Two hundred and five participants attended the LNLW programme, interviews were held with a selection of carers and key informants from organizations and the inpatient setting.RESULTS:
At completion of the programme, a substantial reduction in care isolation, and increase in care confidence and knowledge was evident. The findings from the interviews indicated strong support, reassurance and having a skilled facilitator as the fundamental components for the success of the programme.CONCLUSION:
The LNLW programme successfully improved carers' access to support across a range of sectors, increasing confidence through education and support.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Cuidado Terminal
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Educación en Salud
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Cuidadores
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Evaluation_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Palliat Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia