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The Concept of Respite Care
1Director of the Graduate Health Systems Management Program, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL.
Aim:
The aim of this article is to analyze the concept of respite care in the context of caring for a child with special healthcare needs.
Background:
Respite care has often been identified as an important resource for caregivers of children with special healthcare needs. It can help provide a break from the constant demands of caregiving.
Design:
A concept analysis was conducted using an evolutionary approach.
Data Source:
The data source for the concept analysis was a review of literature addressing respite care for caregivers of children with special healthcare needs.
Review Methods:
A review of the literature was conducted and a concept model was developed using an evolutionary approach.
Results:
A theoretical definition of respite care is provided and the defining attributes, related concepts, antecedents, and consequences of respite care are shown in a diagram of the concept of respite care.
Conclusions:
The conceptual model provides a framework to help nurses better understand the concept of respite care in order to educate caregivers, provide appropriate referrals, serve as providers of respite care, and advocate for policy changes related to the provision of respite care services for caregivers of children with special healthcare needs.
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