[PDF] Multiple Dimensions Of Caregiving And Disability eBook

Author : Ronda C. Talley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 19,66 MB
Release : 2012-06-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1461433843

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Caring for people with disabilities often becomes an all-encompassing responsibility for one or more family members. To manage the multifaceted demands, caregivers must possess strong multitasking skills, including the ability to assist with daily life tasks; provide emotional support; help with financial affairs; mediate and advocate with health care providers. Maintaining balance within their own lives can become incredibly challenging for caregivers. More often than not, providing care for family members or loved ones occurs at the expense of the caregivers’ well-being. And for caregivers who themselves have disabilities, it further complicates matters. Multiple Dimensions of Caregiving and Disability addresses concerns that have been long familiar to the caregiver population and examines the current state of family care for individuals with disabilities. With a lifespan perspective, this concise reference reviews the literature on specific problems of caregivers and explores which care strategies are effective, promising, or lacking in available resources and support interventions. Contributors also explore the more fluid and subjective aspects of caregiving, such as feelings, spirituality, and family roles. Suggestions for future policy improvements, particularly within the public health sector, are discussed as well. Topics covered include: • Family dynamics and caregiving for people with disabilities. • Parent caregiving of children with disabilities. • Race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and caregiving. • Educational, training, and support programs for caregivers. • Emerging technologies to aid caregivers. • Developing partnerships between caregivers and health care providers. Multiple Dimensions of Caregiving and Disability is a must-have resource for researchers, scientist-practitioners, policy makers, and graduate students across such disciplines as clinical psychology, nursing, social work, public health, medicine, and social and education policy.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309448093

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Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 37,23 MB
Release : 2010-11-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309156297

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The rapid growth of home health care has raised many unsolved issues and will have consequences that are far too broad for any one group to analyze in their entirety. Yet a major influence on the safety, quality, and effectiveness of home health care will be the set of issues encompassed by the field of human factors research-the discipline of applying what is known about human capabilities and limitations to the design of products, processes, systems, and work environments. To address these challenges, the National Research Council began a multidisciplinary study to examine a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues resulting from the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. Its goal is to lay the groundwork for a thorough integration of human factors research with the design and implementation of home health care devices, technologies, and practices. On October 1 and 2, 2009, a group of human factors and other experts met to consider a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues associated with the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. This book is a summary of that workshop, representing the culmination of the first phase of the study.

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN :

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"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 30,43 MB
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309104726

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The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.

Author : George H.S. Singer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 12,81 MB
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1317979133

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Family members provide the majority of care for individuals with disabilities in the United States. Recognition is growing that family caregiving deserves and may require societal support, and evidence-based practices have been established for reducing stress associated with caregiving. Despite the substantial research literature on family support that has developed, researchers, advocates and professionals have often worked in separate categorical domains such as family support for caregiving for the frail elderly, for individuals with mental illness, or for people with development disabilities. Family Support and Family Caregiving across Disabilities addresses this significant limitation through cross-categorical and lifespan analyses of family support and family caregiving from the perspectives of theory and conceptual frameworks, empirical research, and frameworks and recommendations for improvements in public policy. The book also examines children with disabilities, children with autism, adults with schizophrenia, and individuals with cancer across the life cycle. This book was published as a two-part special issue in the Journal of Family Social Work.

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Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,4 MB
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0124078915

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International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc. of developmental disabilities. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences. Provides the most recent scholarly research in the study of developmental disabilities A vast range of perspectives is offered, and many topics are covered An excellent resource for academic researchers

Author : Carol S. Lidz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 29,95 MB
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 3030435431

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This book offers the autobiographical reflections of prominent women school psychologists who are at or near completion of their careers. It demonstrates the varied and diverse journeys of these women in their own words. The volume examines the ways in which leading women in the field have evolved from primarily frontline service providers to full contributors at all levels of the profession. Chapters offer insights into school psychology movers and shakers and explores how many found a home in academia, where they became trainers of the next generation. In addition, chapters examine the opportunities and restraints that these women leaders confronted across the years. The book celebrates the success of these women and encourages both women and men to pursue roles in the profession. Women Leaders in School Psychology is an informative read for graduate students and scientist-practitioners as well as researchers, professors and other professionals in child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, family studies, social work, public health, clinical and developmental psychology and all related psychology, mental health, and education disciplines.

Author : Emmanuel Ceccaldi
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,76 MB
Release : 2024-01-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :

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"The Caregiver and the Child with Disabilities" is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of caregiving and the profession of a caregiver for children with disabilities. Drawing from ten years of experience in the field, the author shares their knowledge, insights, and lessons learned from this enriching experience. The book begins with a captivating introduction to the author and their journey as a caregiver working with these children. It then lays out the objectives of the book, which aim to raise awareness, inform, and share knowledge about the care and profession of caregiving specifically dedicated to these exceptional children. Each chapter offers an in-depth perspective on a key aspect of caregiving. Different categories of disabilities are presented, including physical, sensory, cognitive, and others. The specific characteristics and needs of each type of disability are explained in detail, enabling readers to better understand the challenges these children face and adapt care accordingly. The book also explores the responsibilities and daily tasks of the caregiver in caring for children, highlighting the importance of empathy, patience, and adapted communication. It underscores the process of assessing the needs of children with disabilities and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the medical team, therapists, and families. Another essential aspect addressed is interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive approach to care. The various healthcare professionals and therapists involved in caring for children are introduced, emphasizing their complementary roles and the importance of their collaboration. The book also delves into communication techniques adapted to children with disabilities, such as sign language, pictograms, and assisted communication tools. It emphasizes social inclusion and interaction with peers and the environment, as well as awareness of the emotions and difficulties faced by these exceptional children. Special attention is given to the emotional well-being of the children and approaches to fostering positive relationships with their surroundings. The involvement of families in the care and education of children is presented as essential, with appropriate support to help them cope with challenges and promote their autonomy. The book also highlights recent advancements in the field of caring for children with disabilities while underscoring future challenges and opportunities for improving the profession. The author concludes by calling for better recognition and appreciation of the role of caregivers in this crucial domain. "The Child with Disabilities" is an essential guide for healthcare professionals, students, families, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of caring for children with disabilities. It offers valuable information, practical advice, and inspiring perspectives, inviting readers to embrace diversity and support these exceptional children in their growth and social inclusion.