Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
There are two main ways to use the Research Library. The first is to search using the fields below. The second is to browse by category lower down the page.
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Please also see our Frequently asked questions page.
The publications in this research library may contain references to sensitive issues and cause distress. If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000. If you feel upset or are in distress, you can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14. For other information on support for carers please visit our support for carers page.
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25.6.2019
Development of a Brief Caregiver-centric Screening Tool to Identify Risk of Depression among Caregivers of Hospitalized Older Adults
Ee-Yuee Chan, Z-X Lim, Y Y Ding, Y H Chan, W S Lim
This study focused on creating a tool to help identify caregivers of older adults in hospitals who might be at risk of depression.
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19.7.2022
Applying the RE-AIM framework to evaluate a holistic caregiver-centric hospital-to-home programme
Ee-Yuee Chan, Ling Ting Wu, Emmalene Joo Yong Ng, George Frederick Glass Jr, Robyn Hwee Teng Tan
The Carer Matters program was created to support family caregivers as they help their loved ones transition from hospital to home.
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24.12.2024
Efficacy of Health Literacy Interventions for Caregivers of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental and Chronic Conditions
Thom Nevill, Jessica Keeley, Susan Hunt, Rachel Skoss, Olivia Lindly, Jenny Downs, Amanda Marie Blackmore
Carers of individuals with neurodevelopmental and chronic conditions play a vital role in managing health needs, but many struggle with limited health literacy.
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1.2.2025
The Death Literacy Index:
Kristine Van Dinther , Kerrie Noonan, Rosemary Leonard , Sara Javanparast
This study emphasises the value of experiential knowledge among grieving carers, advocating for compassionate community networks where carers can share experiences and receive support, particularly after their loss.
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24.2.2025
Middle-Aged Adults' Perspectives on Caregiving for Their Siblings With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Se Kwang Hwang, Kyung Mee Kim, Chung Eun Lee
This article examines the experiences of middle-aged adults in South Korea who care for siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It highlights the influence of 'filial piety', a cultural value that encourages family-based caring.