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McKenzie, Judith; McConkey, Roy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Internationally adults with intellectual disability are largely cared for by their families, especially in low- to middle-income countries (LAMIC). Compared to high-income countries, little is known about their experiences in LAMIC such as South Africa. Methods: Focus group discussions were carried out with 37 family caregivers (FCGs)…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Caring, Caregivers
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Southby, Kris – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Respite aims to alleviate the stress and burden of caring for someone with an intellectual disability and/or autism. Respite can take place in a number of different ways, but most commonly occurs in a residential setting. Based on survey and interview data with carers (CAs), service users and stakeholders (STs) in a northern city in England, this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Respite Care, Barriers, Caring