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Carers of the terminally ill: An Australian study

University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia

Barbara Tooth, PhD, BA (Hons.), RN

Queensland University of Technology, Redhill, Queensland

This paper reports on the results of an Australian community-based palliative care research project which investigated and compared the effectiveness of existing support systems for paid (community nurses) and unpaid (primary carers) care givers in a regional health care center in New South Wales, Australia. In particular it looked at the needs, concerns, effects, and perceived adequacy of support system on carers.

Methodology employed in the study relied on both qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative data was obtained by using a questionnaire which obtained demographic data about the carers. In addition, a series of taped open-ended questions were posed to the carers on the impact and experience of caring for the terminally ill. Taped interviews were analyzed using content analysis and elicitation of themes.

Qualitative techniques utilized the Inventory of Socially Supportive Behaviors (ISSB). Examination of data collected using simple frequencies and percentages allowed cross examination of paid care givers and the questionnaire was used to assess perceived support of both sets of participants. A Wilcoxan Signed Rank non-

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 13, No. 4, 44-55 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/104990919601300409


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