title: Perceptions related to time in a qualitative study of informal carers of terminally ill cancer patients.
abstract: Caring for a terminally ill relative is a complex, time-consuming experience. Demands on carers' time stem from a variety of sources, notably the practical and emotional work they must perform. Carers should be helped to plan their time effectively. Carers need to come to terms with their perceptions about past, present and future. Achieving some sense of equilibrium in the caring role is important. Professionals working with families experiencing terminal illness have a duty to assess each family individually in order to provide appropriate help and support.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012380:Role; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*; D017748:Time Management / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D013998:Time Perception; D016526:Workload