Journal
of Palliative Medicine, April 2014, vol./is. 17/4(421-7)
Philip J,
Gold M, Brand C, Miller B, Douglass J, Sundararajan V
This
study seeks to understand the experiences and needs of family carers of people
with severe COPD. The
impact of caring borne by family carers is substantial and life changing.
Health professionals may assist carers in their role through acknowledgement,
facilitating recognition of the changes that have occurred (and their
implications), and enabling creative adaptive responses for carers. Such
assistance is likely to enhance the ability of carers to continue in this
demanding role.