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. 2011 Sep;28(6):393-7.
doi: 10.1177/1049909110393331. Epub 2010 Dec 28.

Caregiver evaluation in hospice: application of a semi-structured interview

Jessica Andruccioli  1 , Maria Maffia Russo, Angela Bruschi, Luigi Pedrabissi, Donatella Sarti, Maria Cristina Monterubbianesi, Sabina Rossi, Sabina Rocconi, William Raffaeli
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Caregiver evaluation in hospice: application of a semi-structured interview

Jessica Andruccioli et al. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

In this study we report the results of construction and administration of a semi-structured interview for the evaluation of caregivers in hospice. The results presented here are related to interviews (n = 25) that were administered at Rimini Hospice. According to the interview coding system, it was possible to identify thematic areas of the interviews where the caregiver's distress was mainly concentrated. As concerning the care burden, greater distress was detected in areas relating to the change in the rhythm of life (38%) and in social network (26%); whereas, as concerning the psychological burden, a greater distress was detected in the area related to the caregiver role (51%). In conclusion, a singular element identified as a source of distress in, our study, is that of social network.

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