Carer Appraisal Scale: Second Edition of a Novel Carer-Based Outcome Measure.

ABSTRACT: Carers are known to have valuable information regarding patient functioning. It has been repeatedly cited that failure of communication between mental health services and the carers of patients is related to critical incidents and failures in patient care. Despite this, there are no structured interventions for carers to participate in patient care, let alone assist with measuring patient progress. This study builds upon and expands on a previous pilot study of a similar measure that was developed for a specific old-age population to create one suitable for general adult use. Development of the Carer Appraisal Scale was based on a grounded theory approach, beginning with semi-structured interviews with staff members working in the mental health service of a major tertiary referral center,

SUBMITTER: Jeyasingam N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427367 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature