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Carer led education as a tool: CARES – Cardiac And Respiratory Extended Support program

Snapshot of evaluating a chronic disease self-management tool:. Carer led education as a tool: CARES – Cardiac And Respiratory Extended Support program. Linda Soars, Debbie Kelly and Kay Chapman Southcare, Sutherland Hospital South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

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Carer led education as a tool: CARES – Cardiac And Respiratory Extended Support program

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  1. Snapshot of evaluating a chronic disease self-management tool: Carer led education as a tool:CARES – Cardiac And Respiratory Extended Support program Linda Soars, Debbie Kelly and Kay Chapman Southcare, Sutherland Hospital South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Linda.Soars@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au Funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health and Ageing under the National Palliative Care Program

  2. CARES program (2008-2010) offered a community model of care for patients in the final phase of a chronic heart or lung condition that • Empowered & supported carers • allowed carers to set their own educational goals and strategies • used needs analysis and evaluation each time to determine topics and progress

  3. Outcome for carers • Program built on a Survey (20 carers) in 2006/07 • Clinical care and specialised disease support – 4.85/5.0 • Emotional support – 5.0/5.0 • Carer Strain Index measured: unmet social and emotional needs • Changes in the reduction of carer strain • financial concerns 2.6 to 1.0/5.0 • emotional concerns 3.3 to 2.1/5.0 • social life concerns 3.1 to 1.9/5.0

  4. Patient/Carer led education – empowerment to set the topics

  5. Further information: • The CareSearch website and project provides access to palliative care evidence and information for health professionals and consumers. www.caresearch.com.au • Any questions? Linda Soars, Chronic Care Partnership Manager St George & Sutherland Hospitals South Eastern Sydney LHD 0400 518 777

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