Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the key social and cultural dimensions that now influence family carers working in the field of palliative care. It reviews the main social and cultural dimensions of family care and summarizes the background, qualifiers and mediating factors that influence caring in the modern world today. It argues for a public health response to family care that goes beyond direct service provision and suggests that health promotion, community development and service partnerships are crucial to enhancing and supporting family carers.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Family Carers in Palliative Care: A guide for health and social care professionals |
Subtitle of host publication | A guide for health and social care professionals |
Editors | Peter Hudson , Shelia Payne |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199216901 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Community development
- Family care
- Health promotion
- Palliative care
- Public health
- Service partnerships