Learn Now; Live Well: an educational programme for caregivers.
OBJECTIVE
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.


METHODS
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.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
The LNLW programme successfully improved carers' access to support across a range of sectors, increasing confidence through education and support.
White
Kate
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Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, Australia.
D Abrew
Natalie
N
Auret
Kirsten
K
Graham
Nina
N
Duggan
Geoff
G
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education*; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013727:Terminal Care; D014904:Western Australia