Does respite care address the needs of palliative care service users and carers? Their perspectives and experiences

International Journal of Palliative Nursing; Apr 2017; vol. 23 (4) p 174-185
Wolkowski, Anna; Carr, Susan M

This research revealed that although there is a need for respite care and that it's valued by service users and carers, there are some fundamental tensions in service models which limit its potential. The authors conclude that reframing respite care as an empathic response within a new palliative care approach is needed. 

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