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Adopting case management model into carer support services for carers of persons with physical disabilities in Hong Kong: A program evaluation. Frederick Yip, Manager. The English PHAB Founder Ms Mary Robinson introduced this PHAB concept to Hong Kong in 1970.
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Adopting case management model into carer support services for carers of persons with physical disabilities in Hong Kong: A program evaluation Frederick Yip, Manager
The English PHAB Founder Ms Mary Robinson introduced this PHAB concept to Hong Kong in 1970. • We believe in “Opportunity Not Pity”. • Hong Kong PHAB Association was established in October 1972. PHABstands for Physically Handicapped And Able-Bodied
Care for the Carers Project Care for the Carers Project was established in 2008. It is a pilot project for the carers. We provide a one-stop case management, professional counseling and comprehensive support services to carers of people with physical disabilities.
Care for the Carers Project Rationale: - Carer plays a pivotal role in the caring of the disabled. • Carer is the key in the success of ‘Care in the Community’. • Carer has his/her special needs. • There is no specialized and holistic care for the carer in Hong Kong.
Care for the Carers Project Objectives: • To provide a ‘family-based’service to carer and the disabled. • To provide an out-reach counselling service. • To support the carer and the disabled to live in the community. • To make referrals to other suitable services for the carer and the disabled.
Care for the Carers Project Target • Carers of people with physical disabilities • Carers who receive no monetary reward for the caring • Hong Kong Citizens with no age limit • April 2008- March 2012: over 280 cases
Carer’s Situations Care for the Carers Project Finance Community Support Health Carer Quality of life Disabled Social Circle Psychological Well-being Interpersonal relationship
Care for the Carers Project We provide: -counselling -support groups -carers’ education and training -social & recreational activities
Care for the Carers Project Key Features: • Each carer was assigned a designated caseworker to coordinate his/her care service • We pay home visits • We provide a holistic care to the carer and the disabled
Physical Exercises Workshops Support Group Carers Referral Disabled Outing Home Modification Family/Legal Consultations Care for the Carers Project Work ApproachMode • A One-stop Service & Holistic Care
Care for the Carers Project Work Approach • Home Visits 2008-2012 • 1,739Home Visits • 10,302 Counselling Hours • 99%Customer Satisfaction rate
Care for the Carers Project Work Approach • Support Groups
Care for the Carers Project Work Approach • Carers’ education and Training (Music Therapy, Sandplay)
Care for the Carers Project Work Approach • Social & Recreational Activities (Macau, Lamma Island, Golf)
Care for the Carers Project Care for the Carers Research Findings Number of valid closed cases between 2008-2011: 76 Mean Service Duration: 1.5 years
Care for the Carers Project Disabled age
Care for the Carers Project Psychological Well-being of Carer
Care for the Carers Project Psychological Well-being of Carer
Care for the Carers Project Psychological Well-being of Carer
Care for the Carers Project • The Care for the Carers Project which integrates the element of case management seems to be effective in reducing the stress, anxiety and depression of the carers. • However, there was no control group and a more rigorous research design is recommended to evaluate the project in future.
Care for the Carers Project • Contacts • http://cc.hkphab.org.hk • cfc@hkphab.org.hk • Tel: + 852 25510622 • Fax: +852 25510816
Care for the Carers Project Thank You