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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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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1.7.2021
Understanding our workforce
Australian Public Service Commission
This study shows that four in ten employees in Australia reported having caring responsibilities, most commonly for children between the ages of 5 and 16, however 24% care for a parent and 7% for a partner. There are minimal differences in the proportions of carers and non-carers across each state.
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10.8.2020
Post-traumatic growth: Health professionals as mothers of adult children with schizophrenia
Debra Klages, Leah East, Kim Usher, Debra Jackson
This paper describes how mothers as carers of adult children with schizophrenia experienced a complex traumatic process influenced by gender and the dominant ruling relations in healthcare. health professionals can play a central role in supporting mothers/carers in the care of their adult children with schizophrenia.
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11.9.2024
Empowering carers when systems are complex
Carers NSW, Carer Knowledge Exchange
The CKE Interactive Webinar 8 focused on empowering carers in complex systems and improving service access. This paper summarises the themes discussed at the webinar by panellists and by participants in breakout rooms.
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8.9.2024
Mixed-Methods Consultation Study of Family and Friends Supporting a Paramedic Experiencing Mental Ill-Health or Suicidal Distress
Sally Fitzpatrick, Caitlin Mitchell, Lyndon Bell, José Cuenca, Philippa Ditton-Phare, Kristen Vallender, Elloyse Fitzgeraldson
This study explores carers’ experiences of providing support to paramedics experiencing mental ill-health or suicidal distress, and their requirements for online support programs
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11.6.2024
How to support caregivers in general practice: development of the Caregiver Care Model
Anna Mygind, Sara Marie Hebsgaard Offersen, Mai-Britt Guldin, Kaj S. Christensen, Mette Kjærgaard Nielsen
The article discusses the development and pilot testing of the 'Caregiver Care Model', which aims to support caregivers in general practice by addressing emotional distress and grief.
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22.5.2024
Can cessation of caregiving for parents relieve family caregivers’ psychological distress?
Takashi Oshio, Ruru Ping
This article examines the mental health effects of caregiving cessation among family caregivers in Japan, using data from a 17-wave national survey of 8,280 individuals aged 50–59.