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 |
Subtitle of host publication | A guide for health and social care professionals |
Editors | Peter Hudson, Sheila Payne |
Place of Publication | Oxford |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 21-36 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191730252 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199216901 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- pallative care
- public health
- family care
- health promotion
- community development
- service partnerships