title: [Conception and Preliminary Evaluation of a Rehabilitation-Attending Counseling Service for Caregivers of Stroke Patients].
abstract: This paper presents the pilot project "The Caregivers' Guide", which is financed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project's concept is outreach-oriented and personal, giving constant support to relatives of stroke patients throughout rehabilitation. Its effects were reviewed in an accompanying study. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was chosen to gather data on the experiences and assessments of the caregivers, as well as changes during the counselling process. 62 caregivers completed questionnaires before and after the intervention. Additionally, 30 qualitative interviews were carried out. Positive effects could be observed in accordance with the project goals, especially regarding provision of appropriate information, burden reduction and strengthening clients' resources. The accompaniment by a fixed reference person was viewed as helpful, the combination of professional knowledge and emotional support was deemed most essential. The concept "The Caregivers' Guide" is suitable as an impetus of innovation regarding the development of counseling structures for family caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Gesundheitsforschung und Soziale Psychiatrie, Kath. Hochschule Nordrhein Westfalen, Aachen.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jungbauer
authors.affiliation: Institut für Gesundheitsforschung und Soziale Psychiatrie, Kath. Hochschule Nordrhein Westfalen, Aachen.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Krieger
authors.affiliation: Institut für Gesundheitsforschung und Soziale Psychiatrie, Kath. Hochschule Nordrhein Westfalen, Aachen.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Floren
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003376:Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D036301:Qualitative Research; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation / Q000523:psychology*