Why carers use adult day respite: a mixed method case study

BMC Health Services Research

Angela R McKenzie²  Corinna A Dwan³  Christine M Stirling¹ 

[1] School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 135, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia;Glenview Community Services, 2-10 Windsor St, Glenorchy, Tasmania 7010, Australia;School of Health Sciences, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 135, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia

关键词: Psychological contract;    Maslow’s hierarchy of need;    Day respite;    Carer;    Ageing;   

Others  :  1130829
DOI  :  10.1186/1472-6963-14-245

 received in 2013-10-08, accepted in 2014-05-20,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

We need to improve our understanding of the complex interactions between family carers’ emotional relationships with care-recipients and carers use of support services. This study assessed carer’s expectations and perceptions of adult day respite services and their commitment to using services.

Methods

A mixed-method case study approach was used with psychological contract providing a conceptual framework. Data collection was situated within an organisational case study, and the total population of carers from the organisation’s day respite service were approached. Fifty respondents provided quantitative and qualitative data through an interview survey. The conceptual framework was expanded to include Maslow’s hierarchy of needs during analysis.

Results

Carers prioritised benefits for and experiences of care-recipients when making day respite decisions. Respondents had high levels of trust in the service and perceived that the major benefits for care-recipients were around social interaction and meaningful activity with resultant improved well-being. Carers wanted day respite experiences to include all levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from the provision of physiological care and safety through to the higher levels of belongingness, love and esteem.

Conclusion

The study suggests carers need to trust that care-recipients will have quality experiences at day respite. This study was intended as a preliminary stage for further research and while not generalizable it does highlight key considerations in carers’ use of day respite services.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Stirling et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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