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1Department of Nursing, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. jkendle@saintmarys.edu
Abstract:
Respite care provides temporary relief from the demands of constant caregiving for primary care givers. While better known in geriatrics, respite care can also promote family well-being and enhance the coping abilities of parents with children with special needs. The authors describe how a respite care service and a department of nursing collaborated to provide respite care to parents of children with special needs, thus providing a much needed service in the community as well as a unique clinical experience for nursing students.
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