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Magee, C.

A review of the factors associated with the non-use of respite services by carers of people with dementia: implications for policy and practice

The use of respite services by carers has been shown to extend the length of time people with dementia can remain living in the community with family support. However, the use of respite services by informal carers of people with dementia is often low and does not appear to match carer need. To better understand how to address carers' unmet need for respite, the factors that impede respite service use must be identified.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:10