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  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. david.evans@unisa.edu.au

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Respite care for older adults in South Australia is typically pre-planned and lasts a week or more, often in residential facilities. Enhancing service choices for carers and care recipients is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Services Research
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Respite care is crucial for supporting family carers and care recipients.
  • The term 'respite' is often used generically, masking diverse service characteristics.
  • Understanding specific respite service features is essential for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the specific characteristics of respite services for older people in South Australia.
  • To identify common types and durations of respite care offered.
  • To assess the flexibility and scope for increased choice within existing services.

Main Methods:

  • A literature-derived 32-item questionnaire was utilized.
  • The questionnaire was distributed to coordinators of respite services for older people.
  • Data analysis focused on service characteristics, types, and duration.

Main Results:

  • Respite services are predominantly pre-planned and offered for durations of a week or longer.
  • The most frequent type of respite identified was overnight care in residential care facilities.
  • While some flexibility exists, there is potential to expand service options.

Conclusions:

  • Respite services for older adults in South Australia exhibit distinct characteristics, primarily planned and longer-term.
  • Residential care facility overnight respite is the most common model.
  • Opportunities exist to enhance carer and care recipient choice by diversifying service offerings.