Engaging Carers in Co-Design: Development of the Carer Readiness Tool.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Carer Support Unit (CSU) of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), NSW, Australia, developed, trialled and implemented a Carer Readiness Tool (CRT) to help carers gauge their readiness to care at home, highlight to hospital staff areas for additional support for carers, and provide evidence of carer engagement in discharge planning.

Description

A rigorous co-design process was followed with carer consultation at key milestones in development of the CRT. The tool was piloted in two cancer/chronic renal disease inpatient units commencing November 2019.

Discussion

The CRT was well-received by carers who appreciated the opportunity to complete the tool in their own time, not in front of the patient. Positive feedback was received from clinicians

SUBMITTER: White S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7977025 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature