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.
For help using the Research Library, click here.
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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14.6.2018
Health status of people who have provided informal care or support to an adult with chronic disease in the last 5 years
Tim Luckett, Meera Agar, Michelle DiGiacomo, Caleb Ferguson, Lawrence Lam, Jane Phillips
This article uses survey data to discuss how the health of informal carers compares to that of non-carers.
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3.7.2020
Well-being and needs of Malay carers of people with mental illness in Singapore
Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Noraini Abdul Wahab, Radiah Salim, Rosaleen Ow
This article assesses the needs of Malay carers for people with mental illness to identify areas of improvement for their health and wellbeing.
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17.3.2022
Supports and interventions for carers of a person with depressive or anxiety symptomology
Sally Fitzpatrick, Elloyse Fitzgeraldson, Frances Kay-Lambkin, Natasha Harding, Kimmie McNaughton, Zoi Triandafilidis, Jacinta Heath, Bronte Lyford, Janine Charnley
This thematic analysis explores the value of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for carers of people with depression and anxiety.
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12.5.2018
Mindfulness-integrated CBT (MiCBT) for reducing distress in parents of children with intellectual disability (ID)
Alice Shires, Raphaella Osborn, Mary Girgis, Stephanie Morse, Jovana Sladakovic, Ian Kneebone, Seeta Durvasula, Lynette Roberts
This examines ways in which Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT) can improve levels of distress in parents who care for a child with an intellectual disability.