CAREGIVER BURDEN AS DEPICTED BY FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Authors

  • Noreth Muller-Kluits Stellenbosch University
  • Ilze Slabbert Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/54-4-676

Abstract

A significant number of people live with some or other form of impairment. These people often need someone to take care of them, the practice being known as caregiving. It is usually family members who assume the role of caregiver and they often experience the caregiver burden. The goal of this study was to explore and describe the caregiver burden as experienced by family caregivers of persons with physical disabilities. A qualitative study of an explorative descriptive nature was undertaken. Seven themes were identified regarding the caregiver burden, and relevant conclusions were drawn and recommendations made

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Author Biographies

Noreth Muller-Kluits, Stellenbosch University

Postgraduate Student

Ilze Slabbert, Stellenbosch University

Department of Social work

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Published

2018-10-31

How to Cite

Muller-Kluits, N., & Slabbert, I. (2018). CAREGIVER BURDEN AS DEPICTED BY FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(4), 493. https://doi.org/10.15270/54-4-676

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 4 (2018)

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