Supporting families and carers : a nursing perspective

Braine, ME; Wray, J

Abstract

Features
•Identifies the issues surrounding appropriate involvement of families and other carers in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of care
•Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and behaviours to form appropriate professional relationships with families and other carers, and involve them as partners in care
•Provides strategies and interventions to help families and carers adapt and cope with the role of caregiving
•Features a practical approach including cases studies, reflective points, key points, summary boxes and key questions for consideration
Summary
This practical resource for nurses and healthcare practitioners helps to differentiate between formal nursing care and informal care provided by families and other care givers and explores the relationship between the two. It also discusses the impact on family and other carers across the life course and across care settings.

Citation

Braine, M., & Wray, J. (2016). Supporting families and carers : a nursing perspective. CRC Press (Taylor and Francis)

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Apr 8, 2016
• Deposit Date: Nov 30, 2015
• ISBN: 9781498706704
• Publisher URL: https://www.crcpress.com/Supporting-Families-and-Carers-A-Nursing-Perspective/Braine-Wray/9781498706704