The effect of inpatient respite care on elderly patients and their carers.
Fifty-eight carers and their dependents who received inpatient respite care were studied before and during the admission period. Although there was no observable improvement in the carers' emotional well-being the majority of the patients showed an improvement in functioning, particularly those who were being looked after by highly stressed carers. Many carers expressed a wish for more respite than they were currently offered, and some would have preferred a more flexible type of service.
Edgware General Hospital, Middlesex.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001519:Behavior; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012144:Respite Care / Q000523:psychology