Journal article
Partners’ experiences of caregiving and perceptions of inpatient rehabilitation following catastrophic injury
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.24(6), pp.255-262
2017
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Abstract
<p>Aim: The aim of this study is to critically review the research literature investigating the experiences of providing care to a spouse or partner during inpatient rehabilitation following a catastrophic injury (namely, stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury) and their perceptions of inpatient rehabilitation service delivery. <br />Method: An integrative review was undertaken to determine the extent to which the topic has been investigated. Quantitative and qualitative research papers were systematically identified in peer-reviewed journals in electronic databases.<br />Findings: Five articles published between 1994 and 2016 reported on four studies investigating the experiences of caregiving specifically by a spouse/partner to a person receiving rehabilitation following a stroke. No research was found that committed to understanding the experiences of the spouse/ partner and their perceptions of inpatient rehabilitation service delivery following traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury exclusively. <br />Conclusion: The diverse aspects of caregiving are not an area of inquiry in rehabilitation service delivery following a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. Further research in this area is warranted.</p>
Details
- Title
- Partners’ experiences of caregiving and perceptions of inpatient rehabilitation following catastrophic injury
- Creators
- Christina Aggar - Southern Cross UniversityJulie Pryor - University of SydneyMurray Fisher - University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.24(6), pp.255-262
- Publisher
- Mark Allen Group
- Identifiers
- 3436; 991012821249102368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Nursing; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article