title: Caregiver evaluation in hospice: application of a semi-structured interview.
abstract: In this study we report the results of construction and administration of a semi-structured interview for the evaluation of caregivers in hospice. The results presented here are related to interviews (n = 25) that were administered at Rimini Hospice. According to the interview coding system, it was possible to identify thematic areas of the interviews where the caregiver's distress was mainly concentrated. As concerning the care burden, greater distress was detected in areas relating to the change in the rhythm of life (38%) and in social network (26%); whereas, as concerning the psychological burden, a greater distress was detected in the area related to the caregiver role (51%). In conclusion, a singular element identified as a source of distress in, our study, is that of social network.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Program, AUSL of Rimini, Italy. jandruccioli@auslrn.net
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Andruccioli
authors.forename: Maria Maffia
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bruschi
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pedrabissi
authors.forename: Donatella
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sarti
authors.forename: Maria Cristina
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Monterubbianesi
authors.forename: Sabina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: Sabina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rocconi
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Raffaeli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support