Respite care after acquired brain injury: the well-being of caregivers and patients

OBJECTIVE: To investigate satisfaction with respite care, the well-being of informal caregivers and patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) who receive respite care by day-care activity centers, and factors related to caregiver well-being. DESIGN: Cross-sectional cohort study. SETTING: Adult day-care activity centers. PARTICIPANTS: A sample of caregivers and patients (N=108) with ABI (mean of 8y since injury) enrolled in 1 of 7 day-care activity centers. The sample consisted predominantly (70%) of stroke patients. INTERVENTION: Respite care by adult day-care activity centers. MAIN OUTCOME ME... Mehr ...